Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,468
Total Quantity
211.1K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-30.8%
MERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,468 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,754 to the NHS. This is 30.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,468 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 211,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,754 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,468 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.8% 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.