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 Items5,462
Total Quantity547,838
Total NHS Cost£16,977
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+53.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,462 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+53.1% 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.