Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SMALL HEATH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,044
Total Quantity
352.4K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
-14.7%
SMALL HEATH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,044 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,032 to the NHS. This is 14.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
263
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,044 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 352,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,032 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,044 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -14.7% 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.