Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PATEL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,829
Total Quantity
185.3K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-48.7%
THE PATEL PRACTICE prescribed 1,829 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,516 to the NHS. This is 48.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,829 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 185,333 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,516 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,829 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -48.7% 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.