Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at IRIDIUM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,334
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£29.7K
vs National Avg
+133.6%
IRIDIUM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,334 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,663 to the NHS. This is 133.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
683
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
749
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
752
Jul 2026
667
Jul 2026
728
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
674
Jul 2026
678
Jul 2026
717
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,027,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,663 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +133.6% 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.