Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,795
Total Quantity
470.1K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+6.4%
STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,795 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,343 to the NHS. This is 6.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
322
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,795 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 470,074 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,343 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,795 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +6.4% 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.