Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEATHVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,942
Total Quantity
614.4K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+66.6%
HEATHVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,942 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,985 to the NHS. This is 66.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
512
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,942 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 614,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,985 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,942 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66.6% 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.