Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THORNDIKE PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,093
Total Quantity
560.8K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+42.8%
THORNDIKE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 5,093 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,564 to the NHS. This is 42.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
406
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,093 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 560,842 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,564 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,093 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +42.8% 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.