Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,264
Total Quantity
589.5K
NHS Cost
£25.1K
vs National Avg
+103.6%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 7,264 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,131 to the NHS. This is 103.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
630
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
616
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
655
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
578
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,264 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 589,478 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,131 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +103.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,264 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +103.6% 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.