Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ECCLESBOURNE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,330
Total Quantity
452.3K
NHS Cost
£18.7K
vs National Avg
+49.4%
THE ECCLESBOURNE PRACTICE prescribed 5,330 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,676 to the NHS. This is 49.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
425
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,330 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 452,343 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,676 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,330 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49.4% 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.