Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GOODINGE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,745
Total Quantity
458.4K
NHS Cost
£17.1K
vs National Avg
+61%
THE GOODINGE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,745 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,123 to the NHS. This is 61% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
547
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,745 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 458,381 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,123 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,745 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61% 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.