Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NIDDERDALE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,739
Total Quantity
290.2K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
+32.8%
NIDDERDALE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,739 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,006 to the NHS. This is 32.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
372
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 290,167 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,006 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.8% 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.