Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,304
Total Quantity
466.7K
NHS Cost
£14.9K
vs National Avg
+48.7%
KNEBWORTH & MARYMEAD PRACTICE prescribed 5,304 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,896 to the NHS. This is 48.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
475
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,304 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 466,729 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,896 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,304 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +48.7% 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.