Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UPPER EDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,429
Total Quantity
258.2K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
-3.9%
UPPER EDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,429 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,533 to the NHS. This is 3.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
303
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 258,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,533 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.9% 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.