Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAWTHORN MC

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,704
Total Quantity
191.4K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-24.2%

HAWTHORN MC prescribed 2,704 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,307 to the NHS. This is 24.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
225

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,704
Total Quantity191,447
Total NHS Cost£8,307
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-24.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,704 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-24.2% 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.