Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
86
Total Quantity
2,669
NHS Cost
£154
vs National Avg
-97.6%

PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH prescribed 86 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £154 to the NHS. This is 97.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items86
Total Quantity2,669
Total NHS Cost£154
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-97.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice86 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-97.6% 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.