Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SKY BLUE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,606
Total Quantity
669.2K
NHS Cost
£20.0K
vs National Avg
+113.2%
SKY BLUE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 7,606 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,984 to the NHS. This is 113.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
650
Jul 2026
679
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
585
Jul 2026
616
Jul 2026
635
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,606 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 669,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,984 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,606 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +113.2% 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.