Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEDNESFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,989
Total Quantity
303.7K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
-16.2%
HEDNESFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,989 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,122 to the NHS. This is 16.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
222
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,989 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,122 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,989 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16.2% 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.