Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE AZAD PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
9,428
Total Quantity
502.3K
NHS Cost
£22.8K
vs National Avg
+164.3%

THE AZAD PRACTICE prescribed 9,428 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,785 to the NHS. This is 164.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
877
Jul 2026
725
Jul 2026
790
Jul 2026
805
Jul 2026
754
Jul 2026
796
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
789
Jul 2026
889
Jul 2026
727
Jul 2026
748
Jul 2026
777

Prescribing Details

Total Items9,428
Total Quantity502,326
Total NHS Cost£22,785
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+164.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice9,428 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+164.3% vs national average
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.