Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,670
Total Quantity
518.7K
NHS Cost
£20.2K
vs National Avg
+30.9%
THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 4,670 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,200 to the NHS. This is 30.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
417
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 518,705 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,200 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30.9% 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.