Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,855
Total Quantity
478.4K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+64.1%
NORBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,855 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,863 to the NHS. This is 64.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
492
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,855 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 478,421 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,863 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,855 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +64.1% vs national average |
Explore More
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.