Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHLANDS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,538
Total Quantity
435.4K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+27.2%
HIGHLANDS PRACTICE prescribed 4,538 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,555 to the NHS. This is 27.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
311
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 435,432 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,555 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +27.2% 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.