Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,230
Total Quantity
454.1K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+18.6%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,230 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,828 to the NHS. This is 18.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
381
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 454,103 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,828 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.6% 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.