Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,082
Total Quantity
625.6K
NHS Cost
£22.8K
vs National Avg
+98.5%
MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 7,082 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,847 to the NHS. This is 98.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
544
Jul 2026
583
Jul 2026
569
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,082 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 625,586 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,847 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,082 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +98.5% 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.