Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HARBOUR MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,470
Total Quantity
260.5K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
-30.8%
HARBOUR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,470 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,687 to the NHS. This is 30.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,462 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,687 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.8% 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.