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 Items | 1,600 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,245 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,434 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,600 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -55.1% 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.