Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SIXWAYS CLINIC

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,489
Total Quantity
198.1K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
-30.2%

SIXWAYS CLINIC prescribed 2,489 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,774 to the NHS. This is 30.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
215

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,489
Total Quantity198,056
Total NHS Cost£5,774
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-30.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,489 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-30.2% vs national average
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.