Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BASLOW HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,250
Total Quantity
125.3K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
-36.9%
BASLOW HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,250 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,494 to the NHS. This is 36.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,295 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,494 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.9% 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.