Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,167
Total Quantity
729.0K
NHS Cost
£30.1K
vs National Avg
+100.9%
MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 7,167 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,124 to the NHS. This is 100.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
665
Jun 2026
606
Jun 2026
617
Jun 2026
641
Jun 2026
642
Jun 2026
642
Jun 2026
544
Jun 2026
687
Jun 2026
656
Jun 2026
621
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,167 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 728,952 |
| Total NHS Cost | £30,124 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,167 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +100.9% 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.