Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAXBY GROUP HULL

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,589
Total Quantity
494.1K
NHS Cost
£20.4K
vs National Avg
+84.7%

HAXBY GROUP HULL prescribed 6,589 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,367 to the NHS. This is 84.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,589
Total Quantity494,101
Total NHS Cost£20,367
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+84.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,589 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+84.7% 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.