Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEITH HILL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,009
Total Quantity
216.1K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-15.7%
LEITH HILL PRACTICE prescribed 3,009 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,103 to the NHS. This is 15.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
257
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,009 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 216,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,103 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,009 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.7% 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.