Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,058
Total Quantity
368.4K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+41.8%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,058 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,225 to the NHS. This is 41.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
419
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,058 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 368,397 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,225 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,058 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +41.8% 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.