Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ARTHUR MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,405
Total Quantity
275.1K
NHS Cost
£12.3K
vs National Avg
-4.6%

ARTHUR MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,405 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,340 to the NHS. This is 4.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
287

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,405
Total Quantity275,133
Total NHS Cost£12,340
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-4.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,405 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-4.6% 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.