Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,026
Total Quantity
171.7K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-43.2%
NELSON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,026 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,889 to the NHS. This is 43.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
5
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,026 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 171,694 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,889 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,026 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.2% 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.