Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CALVERTON PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,070
Total Quantity
383.7K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+42.1%
THE CALVERTON PRACTICE prescribed 5,070 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,961 to the NHS. This is 42.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
429
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,070 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 383,671 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,961 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,070 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.1% 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.