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 Items | 2,704 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 191,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,307 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,704 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -24.2% 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.