Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TANFIELD VIEW MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,176
Total Quantity
546.2K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
+157.2%
TANFIELD VIEW MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 9,176 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,112 to the NHS. This is 157.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
789
Jul 2026
699
Jul 2026
805
Jul 2026
743
Jul 2026
764
Jul 2026
757
Jul 2026
780
Jul 2026
776
Jul 2026
813
Jul 2026
728
Jul 2026
723
Jul 2026
799
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,176 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 546,163 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,112 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +157.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,176 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +157.2% 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.