Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TRENTSIDE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,223
Total Quantity
696.3K
NHS Cost
£25.5K
vs National Avg
+102.5%
TRENTSIDE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 7,223 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,469 to the NHS. This is 102.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
680
Jul 2026
624
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
791
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
619
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,223 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 696,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,469 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,223 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +102.5% 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.