Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PLANE TREES GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,370
Total Quantity
316.8K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+78.6%
PLANE TREES GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,370 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,971 to the NHS. This is 78.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
584
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
537
Jun 2026
586
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
499
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 316,769 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,971 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +78.6% 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.