Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,294
Total Quantity
236.3K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-7.7%
ARNOLD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,294 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,047 to the NHS. This is 7.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
304
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,294 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 236,315 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,047 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,294 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -7.7% 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.