Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOLT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,224
Total Quantity
541.6K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+102.5%
HOLT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,224 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,537 to the NHS. This is 102.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
695
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
612
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
598
Jul 2026
586
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,224 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 541,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,537 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,224 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +102.5% 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.