Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at AYLESTONE HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,837
Total Quantity
163.1K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-48.5%

AYLESTONE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,837 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,470 to the NHS. This is 48.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
157

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,837
Total Quantity163,109
Total NHS Cost£4,470
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-48.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,837 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-48.5% 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.