Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ADAM PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,840
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£49.2K
vs National Avg
+259.9%
THE ADAM PRACTICE prescribed 12,840 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £49,180 to the NHS. This is 259.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,035
Jun 2026
1,025
Jun 2026
1,123
Jun 2026
1,072
Jun 2026
1,071
Jun 2026
1,096
Jun 2026
1,064
Jun 2026
1,058
Jun 2026
1,176
Jun 2026
944
Jun 2026
1,138
Jun 2026
1,038
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,840 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,322,175 |
| Total NHS Cost | £49,180 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +259.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,840 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +259.9% 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.