Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SPITALFIELDS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
14,967
Total Quantity
801.1K
NHS Cost
£22.1K
vs National Avg
+319.6%
THE SPITALFIELDS PRACTICE prescribed 14,967 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,079 to the NHS. This is 319.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,257
Jul 2026
1,152
Jul 2026
1,298
Jul 2026
1,235
Jul 2026
1,245
Jul 2026
1,339
Jul 2026
1,292
Jul 2026
1,179
Jul 2026
1,367
Jul 2026
1,212
Jul 2026
1,191
Jul 2026
1,200
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 14,967 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 801,083 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,079 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +319.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,967 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +319.6% 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.