Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEATHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,561
Total Quantity
269.3K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
-0.2%
HEATHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,561 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,739 to the NHS. This is 0.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
265
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 269,317 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,739 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -0.2% 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.