Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,573
Total Quantity
512.3K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+84.3%
ASHVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE prescribed 6,573 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,296 to the NHS. This is 84.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
601
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
559
Jul 2026
611
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
526
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,573 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 512,299 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,296 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,573 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +84.3% 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.