Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAREFIELD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,447
Total Quantity
437.4K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
-3.4%
HAREFIELD PRACTICE prescribed 3,447 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,323 to the NHS. This is 3.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
302
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,447 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 437,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,323 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,447 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.4% 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.