Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,563
Total Quantity
258.0K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-0.1%

HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,563 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,001 to the NHS. This is 0.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
294

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,563
Total Quantity258,042
Total NHS Cost£8,001
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-0.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,563 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-0.1% vs national average
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.