Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,626
Total Quantity
362.2K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+29.7%
ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 4,626 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,723 to the NHS. This is 29.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
390
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,626 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 362,183 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,723 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,626 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.7% 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.