Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
16,911
Total Quantity
1.6M
NHS Cost
£50.8K
vs National Avg
+374%
PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 16,911 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £50,781 to the NHS. This is 374% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,397
Jul 2026
1,362
Jul 2026
1,489
Jul 2026
1,406
Jul 2026
1,357
Jul 2026
1,488
Jul 2026
1,408
Jul 2026
1,429
Jul 2026
1,469
Jul 2026
1,335
Jul 2026
1,380
Jul 2026
1,391
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,911 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,567,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £50,781 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +374% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,911 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +374% 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.