Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHBURN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,689
Total Quantity
266.3K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+3.4%
ASHBURN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,689 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,240 to the NHS. This is 3.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
319
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 266,263 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,240 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +3.4% 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.