Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HERNE HILL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,614
Total Quantity
318.1K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+57.4%
HERNE HILL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,614 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,767 to the NHS. This is 57.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
514
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
527
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
529
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
497
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 318,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,767 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +57.4% 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.