Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CLANFIELD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,918
Total Quantity
260.7K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-46.2%
THE CLANFIELD PRACTICE prescribed 1,918 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,451 to the NHS. This is 46.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,918 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,656 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,451 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,918 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46.2% 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.