Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UNITY HEALTH

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,489
Total Quantity
158.5K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
-58.3%

UNITY HEALTH prescribed 1,489 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,198 to the NHS. This is 58.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
132

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,489
Total Quantity158,549
Total NHS Cost£5,198
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-58.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,489 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-58.3% 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.