Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEEN MARY PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,887
Total Quantity
200.0K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-47.1%

QUEEN MARY PRACTICE prescribed 1,887 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,039 to the NHS. This is 47.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
184

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,887
Total Quantity199,975
Total NHS Cost£5,039
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-47.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,887 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-47.1% 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.