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 Items5,875
Total Quantity576,514
Total NHS Cost£14,296
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+64.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,875 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+64.7% vs national average
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.