Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,372
Total Quantity
344.4K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+78.6%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 6,372 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,857 to the NHS. This is 78.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
555
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
1,007
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
524
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 344,418 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,857 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +78.6% 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.