Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HULL FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
26,059
Total Quantity
1.9M
NHS Cost
£64.3K
vs National Avg
+630.5%
HULL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 26,059 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £64,308 to the NHS. This is 630.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
2,297
Jul 2026
1,992
Jul 2026
2,313
Jul 2026
2,194
Jul 2026
2,110
Jul 2026
2,189
Jul 2026
2,146
Jul 2026
2,304
Jul 2026
2,260
Jul 2026
2,020
Jul 2026
2,165
Jul 2026
2,069
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 26,059 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,865,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £64,308 |
| Presentations | 22 different forms |
| vs National Average | +630.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 26,059 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +630.5% 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.