Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ARRAN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,729
Total Quantity
271.7K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
-23.5%
ARRAN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,729 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,572 to the NHS. This is 23.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,729 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,672 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,572 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,729 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -23.5% 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.