Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE KEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,151
Total Quantity
480.6K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+72.4%
THE KEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,151 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,953 to the NHS. This is 72.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
524
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,151 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 480,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,953 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,151 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +72.4% 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.