Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREAT HOLLANDS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,729
Total Quantity
166.2K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
-51.5%
GREAT HOLLANDS PRACTICE prescribed 1,729 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,234 to the NHS. This is 51.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,729 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 166,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,234 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,729 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -51.5% 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.