Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,034
Total Quantity
353.3K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
-15%
LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,034 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,019 to the NHS. This is 15% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
270
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,034 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 353,287 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,019 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,034 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15% 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.