Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,870
Total Quantity
208.0K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-47.6%
OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,870 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,943 to the NHS. This is 47.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,870 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 207,978 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,943 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,870 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.6% 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.