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 Items | 2,209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 211,931 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,151 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.1% 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.