Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PADIHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,705
Total Quantity
552.3K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+59.9%
PADIHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,705 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,534 to the NHS. This is 59.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
480
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
495
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,705 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 552,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,534 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,705 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +59.9% 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.