Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MD FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,136
Total Quantity
254.4K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-12.1%
MD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 3,136 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,548 to the NHS. This is 12.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
265
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,136 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 254,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,548 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,136 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.1% 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.