Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THREE SPIRES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,255
Total Quantity
510.6K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+75.3%
THREE SPIRES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,255 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,948 to the NHS. This is 75.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
499
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 510,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,948 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +75.3% 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.