Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,553
Total Quantity
683.8K
NHS Cost
£20.8K
vs National Avg
+111.7%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,553 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,831 to the NHS. This is 111.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
603
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
673
Jul 2026
639
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
650
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,553 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 683,759 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,831 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,553 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +111.7% 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.