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 Items | 5,440 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 390,954 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,682 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,440 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.5% 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.