Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIME PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,966
Total Quantity
369.8K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+11.2%
PRIME PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 3,966 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,695 to the NHS. This is 11.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
340
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,966 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 369,791 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,695 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,966 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +11.2% 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.