Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOUNSLOW FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,710
Total Quantity
248.7K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
-24%
HOUNSLOW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,710 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,059 to the NHS. This is 24% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
216
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,710 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 248,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,059 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,710 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -24% 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.