Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE COUNTY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,315
Total Quantity
473.1K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+49%
THE COUNTY PRACTICE prescribed 5,315 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,958 to the NHS. This is 49% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
450
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,315 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 473,108 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,958 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,315 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49% 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.