Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL PRACT
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,474
Total Quantity
200.7K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
-58.7%
SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL PRACT prescribed 1,474 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,876 to the NHS. This is 58.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 200,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,876 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -58.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -58.7% 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.