Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,334
Total Quantity
664.5K
NHS Cost
£29.9K
vs National Avg
+77.6%
UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,334 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,864 to the NHS. This is 77.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
490
Jun 2026
563
Jun 2026
506
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
533
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
544
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
522
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 664,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,864 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +77.6% 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.