Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SANGAM PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,517
Total Quantity
748.0K
NHS Cost
£20.2K
vs National Avg
+222.8%
SANGAM PRACTICE prescribed 11,517 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,204 to the NHS. This is 222.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
933
Jul 2026
934
Jul 2026
909
Jul 2026
996
Jul 2026
943
Jul 2026
1,032
Jul 2026
935
Jul 2026
1,009
Jul 2026
1,003
Jul 2026
857
Jul 2026
965
Jul 2026
1,001
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,517 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 748,024 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,204 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +222.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,517 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +222.8% 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.