Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HONEYPOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,429
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£46.7K
vs National Avg
+248.4%
HONEYPOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 12,429 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £46,711 to the NHS. This is 248.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,070
Jul 2026
940
Jul 2026
1,059
Jul 2026
1,073
Jul 2026
987
Jul 2026
1,067
Jul 2026
1,084
Jul 2026
1,023
Jul 2026
1,103
Jul 2026
961
Jul 2026
1,026
Jul 2026
1,036
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,233,907 |
| Total NHS Cost | £46,711 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +248.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +248.4% 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.