Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,130
Total Quantity
459.5K
NHS Cost
£14.6K
vs National Avg
+15.8%
LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,130 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,646 to the NHS. This is 15.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
356
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,130 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 459,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,646 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,130 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15.8% 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.