Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,150
Total Quantity
598.0K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+44.4%
NORTHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,150 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,684 to the NHS. This is 44.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
412
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,150 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 598,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,684 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,150 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +44.4% 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.