Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HEIGHT GENERAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,812
Total Quantity
151.3K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-21.2%
THE HEIGHT GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,812 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,664 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
237
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
239
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,812 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 151,256 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,664 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,812 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -21.2% 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.