Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,312
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£29.8K
vs National Avg
+133%
STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,312 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,850 to the NHS. This is 133% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
702
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
695
Jul 2026
713
Jul 2026
690
Jul 2026
725
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
721
Jul 2026
711
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,312 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,028,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,850 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,312 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +133% 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.