Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ERIMUS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,873
Total Quantity
405.6K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+36.6%
THE ERIMUS PRACTICE prescribed 4,873 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,807 to the NHS. This is 36.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
403
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,873 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 405,646 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,807 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,873 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +36.6% 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.