Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,268
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£30.7K
vs National Avg
+215.9%
LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 11,268 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,725 to the NHS. This is 215.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
928
Jul 2026
900
Jul 2026
983
Jul 2026
936
Jul 2026
986
Jul 2026
974
Jul 2026
920
Jul 2026
963
Jul 2026
995
Jul 2026
849
Jul 2026
884
Jul 2026
950
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,268 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,078,087 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,725 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +215.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,268 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +215.9% 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.