Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GARTH
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,808
Total Quantity
447.6K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+62.8%
THE GARTH prescribed 5,808 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,455 to the NHS. This is 62.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
492
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
514
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
499
Jun 2026
505
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,808 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 447,593 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,455 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,808 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +62.8% 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.