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 Items | 6,771 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 411,786 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,196 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,771 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +89.8% 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.