Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ULVERSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,285
Total Quantity
445.4K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
-7.9%

ULVERSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,285 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,316 to the NHS. This is 7.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
276

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,285
Total Quantity445,354
Total NHS Cost£15,316
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-7.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,285 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-7.9% vs national average
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.