Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NEW ADDINGTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,825
Total Quantity
531.5K
NHS Cost
£17.3K
vs National Avg
+35.3%
NEW ADDINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,825 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,256 to the NHS. This is 35.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
420
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 531,512 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,256 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.3% 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.