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 Items4,670
Total Quantity518,705
Total NHS Cost£20,200
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+30.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,670 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+30.9% 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.