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 Items8,460
Total Quantity636,156
Total NHS Cost£19,694
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+137.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,460 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+137.1% vs national average
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.