Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TONG MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,116
Total Quantity
277.3K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
-12.7%
TONG MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,116 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,820 to the NHS. This is 12.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,116 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 277,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,820 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,116 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.7% 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.