Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEBDEN BRIDGE GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,771
Total Quantity
411.8K
NHS Cost
£18.2K
vs National Avg
+89.8%

HEBDEN BRIDGE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,771 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,196 to the NHS. This is 89.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
527
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
563
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
613
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
577

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,771
Total Quantity411,786
Total NHS Cost£18,196
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+89.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,771 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+89.8% vs national average
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.