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 Items12,429
Total Quantity1,233,907
Total NHS Cost£46,711
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+248.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice12,429 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+248.4% 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.