Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,249
Total Quantity
841.9K
NHS Cost
£29.9K
vs National Avg
+131.2%
NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE prescribed 8,249 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,870 to the NHS. This is 131.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
635
Jun 2026
607
Jun 2026
751
Jun 2026
734
Jun 2026
712
Jun 2026
680
Jun 2026
771
Jun 2026
650
Jun 2026
690
Jun 2026
642
Jun 2026
694
Jun 2026
683
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 841,855 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,870 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +131.2% 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.