Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,890
Total Quantity
360.3K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+37.1%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,890 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,269 to the NHS. This is 37.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
411
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 360,278 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,269 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.1% 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.