Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,616
Total Quantity
327.5K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+57.4%
THE ORCHARD PARTNERSHIP prescribed 5,616 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,331 to the NHS. This is 57.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
442
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 327,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,331 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +57.4% 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.