Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ACORN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,910
Total Quantity
314.1K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
-18.4%
ACORN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,910 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,301 to the NHS. This is 18.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,910 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 314,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,301 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,910 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -18.4% 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.