Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RAINBOW PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,764
Total Quantity
376.8K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+33.5%
RAINBOW PRACTICE prescribed 4,764 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,890 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
402
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,764 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 376,817 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,890 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,764 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.