Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,782
Total Quantity
462.7K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+34%
THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE prescribed 4,782 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,168 to the NHS. This is 34% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
486
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,782 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 462,734 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,168 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,782 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +34% 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.