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 Items | 3,405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 275,133 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,340 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -4.6% 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.