Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TODMORDEN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,192
Total Quantity
522.2K
NHS Cost
£23.8K
vs National Avg
+101.6%
TODMORDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 7,192 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,799 to the NHS. This is 101.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
634
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
656
Jul 2026
617
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
639
Jul 2026
624
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 522,165 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,799 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +101.6% 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.