Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAWTHORN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,070
Total Quantity
683.4K
NHS Cost
£39.9K
vs National Avg
+154.2%
HAWTHORN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 9,070 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £39,938 to the NHS. This is 154.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
747
Jul 2026
726
Jul 2026
819
Jul 2026
764
Jul 2026
750
Jul 2026
788
Jul 2026
752
Jul 2026
759
Jul 2026
784
Jul 2026
716
Jul 2026
732
Jul 2026
733
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,070 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 683,422 |
| Total NHS Cost | £39,938 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,070 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +154.2% 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.