Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
732
Total Quantity
73.5K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-79.5%
QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE prescribed 732 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,029 to the NHS. This is 79.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,541 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,029 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -79.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -79.5% 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.