Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,617
Total Quantity
283.1K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-26.6%
OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,617 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,583 to the NHS. This is 26.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,617 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 283,138 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,583 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,617 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26.6% 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.