Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,946
Total Quantity
172.8K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-17.4%
THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE prescribed 2,946 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,090 to the NHS. This is 17.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,946 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 172,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,090 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,946 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.4% 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.