Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE G.P.SUITE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,154
Total Quantity
214.8K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-39.6%
THE G.P.SUITE prescribed 2,154 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,451 to the NHS. This is 39.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,154 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 214,833 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,451 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,154 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.6% 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.