Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKLANDS
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,958
Total Quantity
478.8K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+39%
OAKLANDS prescribed 4,958 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,830 to the NHS. This is 39% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
427
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,958 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 478,814 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,830 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,958 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +39% 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.