Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAZELWOOD GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,493
Total Quantity
395.7K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+25.9%
HAZELWOOD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,493 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,880 to the NHS. This is 25.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
410
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,493 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 395,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,880 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,493 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +25.9% 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.