Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,875
Total Quantity
576.5K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+64.7%
YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 5,875 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,296 to the NHS. This is 64.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
494
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,875 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 576,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,296 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,875 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +64.7% 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.