Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MONTAGUE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,748
Total Quantity
309.0K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+5.1%
MONTAGUE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,748 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,399 to the NHS. This is 5.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
327
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,748 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 309,033 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,399 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,748 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +5.1% 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.