Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,277
Total Quantity
502.8K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+19.9%
SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,277 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,500 to the NHS. This is 19.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
358
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,277 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 502,835 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,500 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,277 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +19.9% 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.