Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at JS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,490
Total Quantity
508.3K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+81.9%
JS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,490 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,890 to the NHS. This is 81.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
583
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 508,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,890 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +81.9% 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.