Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MAJOR OAK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,305
Total Quantity
263.7K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-7.4%
MAJOR OAK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,305 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,036 to the NHS. This is 7.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
272
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,305 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 263,724 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,036 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,305 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -7.4% 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.