Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRING GARDENS GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,569
Total Quantity
754.8K
NHS Cost
£24.8K
vs National Avg
+84.1%
SPRING GARDENS GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,569 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,785 to the NHS. This is 84.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
598
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
549
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 754,836 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,785 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +84.1% 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.