Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,151
Total Quantity
783.7K
NHS Cost
£24.3K
vs National Avg
+128.5%
SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 8,151 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,292 to the NHS. This is 128.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
731
Jun 2026
607
Jun 2026
711
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
667
Jun 2026
717
Jun 2026
663
Jun 2026
686
Jun 2026
711
Jun 2026
633
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
697
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,151 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 783,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,292 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,151 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +128.5% 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.