Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UPPER THAMES MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,838
Total Quantity
371.3K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+35.6%
UPPER THAMES MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,838 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,377 to the NHS. This is 35.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
416
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 371,265 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,377 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.