Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLIVE FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,195
Total Quantity
285.4K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
-10.4%
OLIVE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 3,195 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,550 to the NHS. This is 10.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
270
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,195 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 285,351 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,550 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,195 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.4% 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.