Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD 2000 GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,809
Total Quantity
496.0K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+90.9%
ORCHARD 2000 GROUP prescribed 6,809 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,132 to the NHS. This is 90.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
573
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
612
Jun 2026
569
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
617
Jun 2026
583
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
582
Jun 2026
559
Jun 2026
515
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,809 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 496,048 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,132 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,809 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +90.9% 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.