Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,519
Total Quantity
268.9K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
-29.4%
QUEENHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,519 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,692 to the NHS. This is 29.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,519 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,918 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,692 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,519 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -29.4% 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.