Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,107
Total Quantity
392.6K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
-12.9%
ORCHARD PRACTICE prescribed 3,107 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,930 to the NHS. This is 12.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,107 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 392,615 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,930 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,107 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.9% 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.