Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,292
Total Quantity
526.0K
NHS Cost
£20.7K
vs National Avg
+104.4%
THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 7,292 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,714 to the NHS. This is 104.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
593
Jun 2026
598
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
581
Jun 2026
646
Jun 2026
613
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
679
Jun 2026
551
Jun 2026
615
Jun 2026
603
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,292 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 526,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,714 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,292 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +104.4% 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.