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 Items | 8,318 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 786,577 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,804 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,318 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +133.2% 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.