Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAREWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,145
Total Quantity
279.3K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-11.8%
HAREWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,145 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,640 to the NHS. This is 11.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
282
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,145 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,297 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,640 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,145 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.8% 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.