Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,462
Total Quantity
547.8K
NHS Cost
£17.0K
vs National Avg
+53.1%
ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,462 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,977 to the NHS. This is 53.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
486
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,462 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 547,838 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,977 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,462 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +53.1% 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.