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 Items7,224
Total Quantity541,559
Total NHS Cost£17,537
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+102.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,224 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+102.5% vs national average
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.