Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUINTON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,676
Total Quantity
232.4K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-53%
QUINTON PRACTICE prescribed 1,676 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,358 to the NHS. This is 53% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,676 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 232,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,358 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,676 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -53% 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.