Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HARVEY PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,811
Total Quantity
368.2K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
-21.2%

THE HARVEY PRACTICE prescribed 2,811 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,176 to the NHS. This is 21.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
224

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,811
Total Quantity368,239
Total NHS Cost£14,176
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-21.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,811 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-21.2% 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.