Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HELSBY STREET MED/CTR
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,062
Total Quantity
325.6K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
-14.2%
HELSBY STREET MED/CTR prescribed 3,062 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,219 to the NHS. This is 14.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
241
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,062 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 325,633 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,219 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,062 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.2% 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.