Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GOOD PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,022
Total Quantity
150.1K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-43.3%
THE GOOD PRACTICE prescribed 2,022 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,524 to the NHS. This is 43.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,022 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,057 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,524 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,022 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.3% 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.