Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GP AT HAND

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,323
Total Quantity
364.2K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+21.2%

GP AT HAND prescribed 4,323 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,833 to the NHS. This is 21.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
330

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,323
Total Quantity364,212
Total NHS Cost£12,833
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+21.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,323 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+21.2% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.