Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,153
Total Quantity
166.5K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-39.6%
MELTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,153 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,113 to the NHS. This is 39.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
234
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,153 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 166,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,113 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,153 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.6% 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.