Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ACTON TOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
890
Total Quantity
89.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
-75.1%
ACTON TOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 890 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,467 to the NHS. This is 75.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,016 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,467 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -75.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -75.1% 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.