Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKLEAF
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,256
Total Quantity
448.3K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+19.3%
OAKLEAF prescribed 4,256 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,367 to the NHS. This is 19.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
407
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,256 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 448,262 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,367 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,256 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +19.3% 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.