Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,377
Total Quantity
181.0K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-61.4%
LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,377 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,946 to the NHS. This is 61.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,377 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 181,013 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,946 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -61.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,377 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -61.4% 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.