Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,027
Total Quantity
243.1K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-15.1%
OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 3,027 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,815 to the NHS. This is 15.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
259
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,027 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 243,097 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,815 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,027 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.1% 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.