Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SCOTT PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,460
Total Quantity
636.2K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+137.1%
THE SCOTT PRACTICE prescribed 8,460 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,694 to the NHS. This is 137.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
736
Jun 2026
647
Jun 2026
730
Jun 2026
724
Jun 2026
662
Jun 2026
723
Jun 2026
696
Jun 2026
715
Jun 2026
729
Jun 2026
664
Jun 2026
717
Jun 2026
717
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 636,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,694 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +137.1% 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.