Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,280
Total Quantity
644.1K
NHS Cost
£21.9K
vs National Avg
+48%
AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,280 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,908 to the NHS. This is 48% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
452
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 644,126 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,908 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +48% 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.