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 Items | 11,619 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 792,042 |
| Total NHS Cost | £28,372 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +225.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,619 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +225.7% 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.