Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE OAK TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,601
Total Quantity
131.9K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
-55.1%
THE OAK TREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,601 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,691 to the NHS. This is 55.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,601 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,929 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,691 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,601 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -55.1% 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.