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 Items3,689
Total Quantity266,263
Total NHS Cost£7,240
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+3.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,689 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+3.4% 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.