Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,853
Total Quantity
297.2K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+8%
HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT. prescribed 3,853 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,369 to the NHS. This is 8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
325
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,853 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 297,166 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,369 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,853 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +8% 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.