Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THORPEWOOD MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,616
Total Quantity
359.8K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+29.4%
THORPEWOOD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,616 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,236 to the NHS. This is 29.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 359,767 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,236 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.4% 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.