Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
744
Total Quantity
98.9K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
-79.1%
ARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 744 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,506 to the NHS. This is 79.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 744 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,506 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -79.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 744 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -79.1% 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.