Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MOORSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,889
Total Quantity
201.5K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-47%
MOORSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,889 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,479 to the NHS. This is 47% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
190
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,889 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 201,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,479 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,889 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47% 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.