Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,837
Total Quantity
661.4K
NHS Cost
£20.3K
vs National Avg
+231.8%
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 11,837 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,334 to the NHS. This is 231.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,070
Jun 2026
916
Jun 2026
934
Jun 2026
1,038
Jun 2026
990
Jun 2026
1,065
Jun 2026
991
Jun 2026
1,023
Jun 2026
983
Jun 2026
915
Jun 2026
938
Jun 2026
974
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,837 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 661,353 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,334 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +231.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,837 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +231.8% 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.