Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MEON HEALTH PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,843
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£37.2K
vs National Avg
+119.9%
MEON HEALTH PRACTICE prescribed 7,843 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £37,200 to the NHS. This is 119.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
712
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
621
Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
669
Jul 2026
646
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
672
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,843 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,077,603 |
| Total NHS Cost | £37,200 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,843 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +119.9% 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.