Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOMESTEAD
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,819
Total Quantity
321.5K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+7.1%
HOMESTEAD prescribed 3,819 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,094 to the NHS. This is 7.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
337
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,819 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,094 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,819 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +7.1% 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.