Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,099
Total Quantity
523.9K
NHS Cost
£18.1K
vs National Avg
+99%
NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 7,099 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,071 to the NHS. This is 99% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
593
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
578
Jul 2026
571
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,099 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 523,862 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,071 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,099 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +99% 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.