Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,309
Total Quantity
314.1K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
-7.2%
SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,309 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,417 to the NHS. This is 7.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
273
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,309 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 314,053 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,417 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,309 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -7.2% 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.