Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HANFORD GP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,732
Total Quantity
262.0K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
-23.4%
HANFORD GP prescribed 2,732 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,762 to the NHS. This is 23.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
222
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 262,023 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,762 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -23.4% 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.