Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE NILE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,899
Total Quantity
460.3K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+9.3%
THE NILE PRACTICE prescribed 3,899 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,759 to the NHS. This is 9.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
319
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,899 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 460,347 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,759 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,899 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.3% 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.