Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
16,464
Total Quantity
1.8M
NHS Cost
£65.5K
vs National Avg
+361.5%
HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 16,464 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £65,495 to the NHS. This is 361.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,479
Jul 2026
1,340
Jul 2026
1,418
Jul 2026
1,384
Jul 2026
1,353
Jul 2026
1,463
Jul 2026
1,331
Jul 2026
1,351
Jul 2026
1,394
Jul 2026
1,249
Jul 2026
1,356
Jul 2026
1,346
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,776,651 |
| Total NHS Cost | £65,495 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +361.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +361.5% 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.