Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RUSTHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,008
Total Quantity
251.5K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-15.7%
RUSTHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,008 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,595 to the NHS. This is 15.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,008 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 251,508 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,595 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,008 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.7% 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.