Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ICO HEALTH GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,671
Total Quantity
524.4K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+2.9%
ICO HEALTH GROUP prescribed 3,671 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,364 to the NHS. This is 2.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
329
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,671 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 524,368 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,364 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,671 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.9% 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.