Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PATHFIELDS MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,312
Total Quantity
995.6K
NHS Cost
£31.2K
vs National Avg
+189.1%
PATHFIELDS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 10,312 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,201 to the NHS. This is 189.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
800
Jun 2026
766
Jun 2026
810
Jun 2026
752
Jun 2026
767
Jun 2026
807
Jun 2026
784
Jun 2026
844
Jun 2026
1,025
Jun 2026
930
Jun 2026
993
Jun 2026
1,034
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,312 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 995,558 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,201 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,312 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +189.1% 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.