Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PHOENIX FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,766
Total Quantity
367.8K
NHS Cost
£19.3K
vs National Avg
+5.6%
PHOENIX FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 3,766 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,329 to the NHS. This is 5.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
348
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,766 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 367,781 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,329 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,766 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +5.6% 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.