Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STRAND MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,180
Total Quantity
629.8K
NHS Cost
£22.8K
vs National Avg
+73.2%
STRAND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 6,180 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,842 to the NHS. This is 73.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
540
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
507
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
537
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,180 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 629,796 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,842 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,180 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +73.2% 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.