Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HADLEIGH PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,293
Total Quantity
578.7K
NHS Cost
£19.9K
vs National Avg
+20.3%

THE HADLEIGH PRACTICE prescribed 4,293 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,902 to the NHS. This is 20.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
339

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,293
Total Quantity578,686
Total NHS Cost£19,902
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+20.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,293 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+20.3% vs national average
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.