Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,210
Total Quantity
673.1K
NHS Cost
£22.2K
vs National Avg
+102.1%
SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,210 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,249 to the NHS. This is 102.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
595
Jun 2026
618
Jun 2026
642
Jun 2026
641
Jun 2026
581
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
605
Jun 2026
632
Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
573
Jun 2026
575
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,210 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 673,069 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,249 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,210 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +102.1% 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.