Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,735
Total Quantity
261.1K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
-23.3%
LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,735 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,638 to the NHS. This is 23.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,735 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 261,106 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,638 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,735 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -23.3% 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.