Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SAHEECHA'S PRACTICES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,852
Total Quantity
399.4K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+36%
THE SAHEECHA'S PRACTICES prescribed 4,852 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,731 to the NHS. This is 36% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
592
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
377
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,852 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 399,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,731 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,852 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +36% 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.