Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAK HALL

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,272
Total Quantity
302.6K
NHS Cost
£12.5K
vs National Avg
-36.3%

OAK HALL prescribed 2,272 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,451 to the NHS. This is 36.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
195

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,272
Total Quantity302,592
Total NHS Cost£12,451
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average-36.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,272 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-36.3% vs national average
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.