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 Items | 2,272 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 302,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,451 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,272 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.3% 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.