Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AILSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,600
Total Quantity
114.2K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
-55.1%

AILSWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,600 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,434 to the NHS. This is 55.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
143

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,600
Total Quantity114,245
Total NHS Cost£4,434
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-55.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,600 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-55.1% 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.