Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE HORDEN GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,440
Total Quantity
391.0K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+52.5%

THE HORDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,440 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,682 to the NHS. This is 52.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
435

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,440
Total Quantity390,954
Total NHS Cost£11,682
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+52.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,440 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+52.5% 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.