Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CIRCLE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,904
Total Quantity
524.0K
NHS Cost
£14.7K
vs National Avg
+37.5%
THE CIRCLE PRACTICE prescribed 4,904 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,745 to the NHS. This is 37.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
428
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,904 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 523,961 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,745 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,904 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.5% 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.