Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,255
Total Quantity
201.7K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-8.8%

HOWDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,255 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,562 to the NHS. This is 8.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
260

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,255
Total Quantity201,721
Total NHS Cost£8,562
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-8.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,255 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-8.8% 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.