Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SWAN PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,922
Total Quantity
892.1K
NHS Cost
£26.1K
vs National Avg
+234.2%
THE SWAN PRACTICE prescribed 11,922 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,121 to the NHS. This is 234.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
968
Jun 2026
940
Jun 2026
1,059
Jun 2026
986
Jun 2026
981
Jun 2026
1,061
Jun 2026
954
Jun 2026
1,110
Jun 2026
1,000
Jun 2026
907
Jun 2026
925
Jun 2026
1,031
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,922 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 892,128 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,121 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +234.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,922 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +234.2% 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.