Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MALZEARD ROAD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,385
Total Quantity
596.5K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+51%
MALZEARD ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 5,385 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,875 to the NHS. This is 51% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
436
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,385 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 596,457 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,875 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,385 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51% 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.