Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PAXTON GREEN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,133
Total Quantity
549.2K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+71.9%
PAXTON GREEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,133 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,553 to the NHS. This is 71.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
528
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,133 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 549,225 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,553 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,133 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +71.9% 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.