Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TRENT MEADOWS
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,070
Total Quantity
355.3K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+14.1%
TRENT MEADOWS prescribed 4,070 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,871 to the NHS. This is 14.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
336
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,070 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 355,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,871 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,070 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.1% 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.