Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASCOT MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,458
Total Quantity
157.1K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-59.1%

ASCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,458 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,343 to the NHS. This is 59.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
127

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,458
Total Quantity157,100
Total NHS Cost£4,343
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-59.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,458 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-59.1% 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.