Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HARVEY GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,415
Total Quantity
333.2K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
-4.3%

HARVEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,415 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,871 to the NHS. This is 4.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
327

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,415
Total Quantity333,213
Total NHS Cost£12,871
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-4.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,415 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-4.3% 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.