Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,585
Total Quantity
217.5K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
-27.5%
THE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,585 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,993 to the NHS. This is 27.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
200
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 217,481 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,993 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -27.5% 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.