Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at URMSTON GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,260
Total Quantity
424.0K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+75.5%
URMSTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,260 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,295 to the NHS. This is 75.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
508
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
533
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
525
Jun 2026
541
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
580
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
532
Jun 2026
494
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 423,986 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,295 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +75.5% 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.