Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HORSEFAIR PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,770
Total Quantity
592.1K
NHS Cost
£27.7K
vs National Avg
+117.8%
HORSEFAIR PRACTICE prescribed 7,770 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,723 to the NHS. This is 117.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
688
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
624
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
680
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
650
Jul 2026
641
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,770 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 592,085 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,723 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,770 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +117.8% 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.