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 Items | 4,323 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 364,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,833 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,323 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.2% vs national average |
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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.