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 Items | 3,255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 201,721 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,562 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.8% 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.