Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SIMMONDLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,499
Total Quantity
159.2K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
-58%
SIMMONDLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,499 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,112 to the NHS. This is 58% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,499 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 159,190 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,112 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,499 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -58% 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.