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 Items6,370
Total Quantity316,769
Total NHS Cost£13,971
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+78.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,370 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+78.6% vs national average
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.