Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,514
Total Quantity
280.7K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
-29.5%
ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,514 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,818 to the NHS. This is 29.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,514 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 280,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,818 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,514 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -29.5% 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.