Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTH TRAFFORD GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,655
Total Quantity
897.7K
NHS Cost
£29.4K
vs National Avg
+226.7%
NORTH TRAFFORD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 11,655 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,377 to the NHS. This is 226.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
991
Jul 2026
886
Jul 2026
977
Jul 2026
1,001
Jul 2026
993
Jul 2026
1,017
Jul 2026
957
Jul 2026
999
Jul 2026
985
Jul 2026
917
Jul 2026
948
Jul 2026
984
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,655 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 897,685 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,377 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +226.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,655 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +226.7% 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.