Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MURDISHAW
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,562
Total Quantity
316.8K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
-0.2%
MURDISHAW prescribed 3,562 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,026 to the NHS. This is 0.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
305
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,562 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 316,792 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,026 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,562 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -0.2% 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.