Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HT PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,559
Total Quantity
460.8K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+55.8%
HT PRACTICE prescribed 5,559 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,556 to the NHS. This is 55.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
519
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
460
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,559 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 460,837 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,556 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,559 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +55.8% 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.