Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,821
Total Quantity
248.1K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
+7.1%
OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 3,821 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,001 to the NHS. This is 7.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
343
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 248,148 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,001 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +7.1% 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.