Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SANDMERE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,480
Total Quantity
602.2K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+81.6%
SANDMERE PRACTICE prescribed 6,480 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,733 to the NHS. This is 81.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
533
Jun 2026
571
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
610
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
567
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
552
Jun 2026
528
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 602,247 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,733 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +81.6% 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.