Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGHEAD HEALTH
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,450
Total Quantity
683.3K
NHS Cost
£28.6K
vs National Avg
+108.8%
SPRINGHEAD HEALTH prescribed 7,450 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,587 to the NHS. This is 108.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
660
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
697
Jul 2026
650
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
643
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,450 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 683,347 |
| Total NHS Cost | £28,587 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,450 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +108.8% 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.