Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HARROLD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,988
Total Quantity
199.6K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-16.2%

HARROLD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,988 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,912 to the NHS. This is 16.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
261

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,988
Total Quantity199,606
Total NHS Cost£7,912
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-16.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,988 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-16.2% vs national average
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.