Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
11,619
Total Quantity
792.0K
NHS Cost
£28.4K
vs National Avg
+225.7%

HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 11,619 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,372 to the NHS. This is 225.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
982
Jul 2026
941
Jul 2026
996
Jul 2026
947
Jul 2026
925
Jul 2026
1,038
Jul 2026
982
Jul 2026
980
Jul 2026
1,035
Jul 2026
893
Jul 2026
1,012
Jul 2026
888

Prescribing Details

Total Items11,619
Total Quantity792,042
Total NHS Cost£28,372
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+225.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice11,619 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+225.7% 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.