Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at I G MEDICAL
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,633
Total Quantity
379.2K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+1.8%
I G MEDICAL prescribed 3,633 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,671 to the NHS. This is 1.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
290
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 379,235 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,671 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +1.8% 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.