Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD CROFT
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,950
Total Quantity
342.5K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-17.3%
ORCHARD CROFT prescribed 2,950 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,802 to the NHS. This is 17.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
227
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,950 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 342,491 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,802 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,950 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.3% 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.