Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE IVERS PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,131
Total Quantity
412.6K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+15.8%

THE IVERS PRACTICE prescribed 4,131 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,500 to the NHS. This is 15.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
353

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,131
Total Quantity412,613
Total NHS Cost£13,500
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+15.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,131 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+15.8% 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.