Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STOCKWELL GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,350
Total Quantity
509.8K
NHS Cost
£16.0K
vs National Avg
+190.1%
STOCKWELL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 10,350 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,967 to the NHS. This is 190.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
879
Jul 2026
858
Jul 2026
891
Jul 2026
833
Jul 2026
917
Jul 2026
933
Jul 2026
841
Jul 2026
858
Jul 2026
893
Jul 2026
837
Jul 2026
847
Jul 2026
763
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,350 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 509,811 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,967 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +190.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,350 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +190.1% 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.