Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RED BANK GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,183
Total Quantity
438.5K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
+45.3%
RED BANK GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,183 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,097 to the NHS. This is 45.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
418
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,183 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 438,453 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,097 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,183 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +45.3% 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.