Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
14,390
Total Quantity
917.6K
NHS Cost
£33.7K
vs National Avg
+303.4%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 14,390 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,749 to the NHS. This is 303.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,211
Jul 2026
1,077
Jul 2026
1,109
Jul 2026
1,219
Jul 2026
1,237
Jul 2026
1,246
Jul 2026
1,205
Jul 2026
1,264
Jul 2026
1,161
Jul 2026
1,192
Jul 2026
1,208
Jul 2026
1,261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,390 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 917,601 |
| Total NHS Cost | £33,749 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +303.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,390 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +303.4% 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.