Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,293
Total Quantity
971.1K
NHS Cost
£35.8K
vs National Avg
+104.4%
ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 7,293 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £35,780 to the NHS. This is 104.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
599
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
650
Jun 2026
618
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
614
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
647
Jun 2026
557
Jun 2026
621
Jun 2026
591
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,293 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 971,073 |
| Total NHS Cost | £35,780 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,293 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +104.4% 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.