Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,359
Total Quantity
458.2K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+78.3%
THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE prescribed 6,359 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,643 to the NHS. This is 78.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
519
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,359 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 458,225 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,643 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,359 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +78.3% 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.