Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at IFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,402
Total Quantity
488.5K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+23.4%
IFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,402 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,117 to the NHS. This is 23.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
369
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,402 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 488,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,117 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,402 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +23.4% 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.