Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PHOENIX MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,866
Total Quantity
233.5K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
-19.7%
PHOENIX MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,866 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,807 to the NHS. This is 19.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
234
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,866 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 233,486 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,807 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,866 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -19.7% 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.