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 Items | 4,293 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 578,686 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,902 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,293 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.3% 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.