Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ANNANDALE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,993
Total Quantity
284.9K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
-44.1%

ANNANDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,993 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,610 to the NHS. This is 44.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
149

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,993
Total Quantity284,936
Total NHS Cost£11,610
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-44.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,993 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-44.1% 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.