Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGWELL MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,202
Total Quantity
261.3K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-10.2%
SPRINGWELL MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,202 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,263 to the NHS. This is 10.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,202 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 261,261 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,263 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,202 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.2% 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.