Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at REDLANDS PRIMARY CARE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,851
Total Quantity
510.9K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+92%

REDLANDS PRIMARY CARE prescribed 6,851 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,882 to the NHS. This is 92% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
605
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
571

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,851
Total Quantity510,905
Total NHS Cost£16,882
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+92%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,851 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+92% vs national average
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.