Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,203
Total Quantity
524.8K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+101.9%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 7,203 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,390 to the NHS. This is 101.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
617
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
643
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
646
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
579
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,203 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 524,782 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,390 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,203 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +101.9% 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.