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 Items4,825
Total Quantity333,908
Total NHS Cost£10,480
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+35.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,825 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+35.3% vs national average
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.