Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SIMPSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,858
Total Quantity
179.7K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
-47.9%
SIMPSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,858 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,335 to the NHS. This is 47.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,858 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 179,653 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,335 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,858 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.9% 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.