Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at READESMOOR MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,507
Total Quantity
533.4K
NHS Cost
£20.7K
vs National Avg
+82.4%
READESMOOR MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,507 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,719 to the NHS. This is 82.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
542
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,507 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 533,403 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,719 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,507 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +82.4% 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.