Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,100
Total Quantity
410.1K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+71%
HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 6,100 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,165 to the NHS. This is 71% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
529
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,100 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 410,145 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,165 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,100 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +71% 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.