Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,083
Total Quantity
279.8K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+14.5%
MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,083 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,293 to the NHS. This is 14.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
316
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,083 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,775 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,293 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,083 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.5% 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.