Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRING HILL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,607
Total Quantity
500.9K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
+57.2%
SPRING HILL PRACTICE prescribed 5,607 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,573 to the NHS. This is 57.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
518
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,607 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 500,906 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,573 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,607 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +57.2% 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.