Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,461
Total Quantity
347.2K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
-31%
THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 2,461 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,207 to the NHS. This is 31% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,461 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 347,193 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,207 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,461 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31% 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.