Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PHOENIX PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,908
Total Quantity
395.3K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+37.6%
THE PHOENIX PRACTICE prescribed 4,908 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,736 to the NHS. This is 37.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
397
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,908 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 395,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,736 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,908 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.6% 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.