Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIORY GATE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,262
Total Quantity
424.3K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+19.5%
PRIORY GATE PRACTICE prescribed 4,262 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,646 to the NHS. This is 19.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
339
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,262 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 424,255 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,646 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,262 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +19.5% 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.