Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ACKLAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,249
Total Quantity
452.4K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+47.1%
ACKLAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,249 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,110 to the NHS. This is 47.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
413
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 452,353 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,110 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +47.1% 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.