Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOLMSIDE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,701
Total Quantity
506.6K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+115.9%
HOLMSIDE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 7,701 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,363 to the NHS. This is 115.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
678
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
680
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
670
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
678
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 506,602 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,363 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +115.9% 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.