Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,336
Total Quantity
270.5K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-6.5%
OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES prescribed 3,336 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,203 to the NHS. This is 6.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
286
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,336 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 270,543 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,203 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,336 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -6.5% 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.