Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,956
Total Quantity
342.7K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
-17.1%
HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,956 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,744 to the NHS. This is 17.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,956 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 342,687 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,744 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,956 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.1% 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.