Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TRI-LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,204
Total Quantity
276.7K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
-10.2%
TRI-LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,204 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,316 to the NHS. This is 10.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
255
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,204 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 276,701 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,316 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,204 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.2% 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.