Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOCKLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,335
Total Quantity
269.9K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-34.5%
HOCKLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,335 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,619 to the NHS. This is 34.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
195
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,335 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 269,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,619 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,335 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -34.5% 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.