Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE BORDER PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,147
Total Quantity
502.9K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+72.3%
THE BORDER PRACTICE prescribed 6,147 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,276 to the NHS. This is 72.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
514
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
512
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
532
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
544
Jun 2026
558
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,147 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 502,922 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,276 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,147 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +72.3% 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.