Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HERON GP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,883
Total Quantity
616.2K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+92.9%
HERON GP PRACTICE prescribed 6,883 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,269 to the NHS. This is 92.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
605
Jun 2026
508
Jun 2026
610
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
619
Jun 2026
565
Jun 2026
660
Jun 2026
610
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
559
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,883 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 616,203 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,269 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,883 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +92.9% 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.