Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEEN EDITH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,209
Total Quantity
211.9K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-38.1%

QUEEN EDITH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,209 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,151 to the NHS. This is 38.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
202

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,209
Total Quantity211,931
Total NHS Cost£8,151
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-38.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,209 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-38.1% vs national average
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.