Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,825
Total Quantity
333.9K
NHS Cost
£10.5K
vs National Avg
+35.3%
THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE prescribed 4,825 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,480 to the NHS. This is 35.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
407
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 333,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,480 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.3% 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.