Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,265
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£39.3K
vs National Avg
+243.8%
GP DIRECT prescribed 12,265 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £39,299 to the NHS. This is 243.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,047
Jun 2026
934
Jun 2026
1,074
Jun 2026
1,018
Jun 2026
978
Jun 2026
1,106
Jun 2026
989
Jun 2026
1,082
Jun 2026
1,050
Jun 2026
963
Jun 2026
1,030
Jun 2026
994
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,250,319 |
| Total NHS Cost | £39,299 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +243.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +243.8% 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.