Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UNITY HEALTHCARE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
12,465
Total Quantity
999.5K
NHS Cost
£34.4K
vs National Avg
+249.4%
UNITY HEALTHCARE prescribed 12,465 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £34,382 to the NHS. This is 249.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,082
Jul 2026
1,088
Jul 2026
1,102
Jul 2026
1,030
Jul 2026
974
Jul 2026
1,128
Jul 2026
1,013
Jul 2026
995
Jul 2026
1,077
Jul 2026
959
Jul 2026
1,034
Jul 2026
983
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,465 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 999,504 |
| Total NHS Cost | £34,382 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +249.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,465 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +249.4% 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.