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 Items | 3,092 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 336,282 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,323 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,092 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.3% 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.