Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STOWHEALTH
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,638
Total Quantity
809.3K
NHS Cost
£26.7K
vs National Avg
+198.2%
STOWHEALTH prescribed 10,638 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,724 to the NHS. This is 198.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
896
Jul 2026
851
Jul 2026
908
Jul 2026
885
Jul 2026
870
Jul 2026
930
Jul 2026
858
Jul 2026
914
Jul 2026
916
Jul 2026
839
Jul 2026
866
Jul 2026
905
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,638 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 809,338 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,724 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,638 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +198.2% 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.