Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MORETON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,590
Total Quantity
586.2K
NHS Cost
£22.0K
vs National Avg
+56.7%
MORETON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,590 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,959 to the NHS. This is 56.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
456
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
486
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,590 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 586,153 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,959 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,590 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +56.7% 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.