Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,070
Total Quantity
309.2K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
-13.9%
HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,070 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,840 to the NHS. This is 13.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,070 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 309,192 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,840 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,070 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.9% 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.