Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GP PATHFINDER CLINICS

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
8,318
Total Quantity
786.6K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+133.2%

GP PATHFINDER CLINICS prescribed 8,318 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,804 to the NHS. This is 133.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
672
Jun 2026
626
Jun 2026
738
Jun 2026
705
Jun 2026
738
Jun 2026
697
Jun 2026
745
Jun 2026
707
Jun 2026
674
Jun 2026
650
Jun 2026
680
Jun 2026
686

Prescribing Details

Total Items8,318
Total Quantity786,577
Total NHS Cost£19,804
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+133.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,318 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+133.2% 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.