Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKVIEW FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,534
Total Quantity
216.6K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-57%
OAKVIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,534 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,975 to the NHS. This is 57% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,534 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 216,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,975 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,534 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -57% 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.