Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
16,874
Total Quantity
1.3M
NHS Cost
£36.2K
vs National Avg
+373%
THE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 16,874 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £36,175 to the NHS. This is 373% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,448
Jul 2026
1,314
Jul 2026
1,450
Jul 2026
1,400
Jul 2026
1,456
Jul 2026
1,445
Jul 2026
1,453
Jul 2026
1,374
Jul 2026
1,498
Jul 2026
1,229
Jul 2026
1,419
Jul 2026
1,388
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,295,149 |
| Total NHS Cost | £36,175 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +373% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +373% 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.