Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MOUNT VIEW PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,376
Total Quantity
490.4K
NHS Cost
£20.5K
vs National Avg
+106.8%
THE MOUNT VIEW PRACTICE prescribed 7,376 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,527 to the NHS. This is 106.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
635
Jun 2026
584
Jun 2026
632
Jun 2026
635
Jun 2026
578
Jun 2026
655
Jun 2026
615
Jun 2026
619
Jun 2026
646
Jun 2026
580
Jun 2026
583
Jun 2026
614
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,376 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 490,425 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,527 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,376 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +106.8% 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.