Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,316
Total Quantity
374.8K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+49%
OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,316 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,144 to the NHS. This is 49% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
440
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,316 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 374,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,144 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,316 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49% 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.