Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ARBURY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,099
Total Quantity
466.6K
NHS Cost
£15.4K
vs National Avg
+71%

ARBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,099 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,425 to the NHS. This is 71% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
515
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
523

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,099
Total Quantity466,553
Total NHS Cost£15,425
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+71%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,099 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+71% 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.