Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MEADOW VIEW
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,368
Total Quantity
667.1K
NHS Cost
£17.0K
vs National Avg
+50.5%
MEADOW VIEW prescribed 5,368 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,023 to the NHS. This is 50.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
497
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
462
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 667,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,023 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +50.5% 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.