Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKFIELDS HEALTH GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,616
Total Quantity
318.4K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+57.4%
OAKFIELDS HEALTH GROUP prescribed 5,616 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,371 to the NHS. This is 57.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
444
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 318,368 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,371 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +57.4% 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.