Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,096
Total Quantity
452.6K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+70.9%
NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,096 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,869 to the NHS. This is 70.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
544
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,096 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 452,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,869 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,096 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +70.9% 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.