Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,208
Total Quantity
380.8K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+46%
HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,208 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,117 to the NHS. This is 46% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
450
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 380,786 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,117 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46% 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.