Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRUDHOE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,036
Total Quantity
239.0K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
-14.9%
PRUDHOE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,036 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,170 to the NHS. This is 14.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
258
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,036 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 238,987 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,170 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,036 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.9% 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.