Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HARBOUR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,371
Total Quantity
134.2K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
-61.6%
HARBOUR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,371 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,180 to the NHS. This is 61.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 134,172 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,180 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -61.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -61.6% 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.