Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,593
Total Quantity
693.0K
NHS Cost
£22.6K
vs National Avg
+112.8%
SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 7,593 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,579 to the NHS. This is 112.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
632
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
622
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
674
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
650
Jul 2026
639
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 693,038 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,579 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +112.8% 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.