Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,185
Total Quantity
322.4K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
-10.7%
SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,185 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,023 to the NHS. This is 10.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
233
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 322,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,023 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.7% 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.