Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKENHALL MEDICAL PRACT

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,092
Total Quantity
336.3K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
-13.3%

OAKENHALL MEDICAL PRACT prescribed 3,092 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,323 to the NHS. This is 13.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
276

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,092
Total Quantity336,282
Total NHS Cost£11,323
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-13.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,092 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-13.3% 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.