Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HUMBER PRIMARY CARE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,900
Total Quantity
697.2K
NHS Cost
£22.6K
vs National Avg
+177.5%
HUMBER PRIMARY CARE prescribed 9,900 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,608 to the NHS. This is 177.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
873
Jul 2026
791
Jul 2026
916
Jul 2026
853
Jul 2026
804
Jul 2026
938
Jul 2026
815
Jul 2026
838
Jul 2026
781
Jul 2026
734
Jul 2026
790
Jul 2026
767
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 697,171 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,608 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +177.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,900 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +177.5% 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.