Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,216
Total Quantity
494.0K
NHS Cost
£15.9K
vs National Avg
+46.2%
LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,216 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,883 to the NHS. This is 46.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
432
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 494,046 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,883 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.2% 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.