Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,404
Total Quantity
457.5K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+23.5%
BIRCHES HEAD MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 4,404 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,785 to the NHS. This is 23.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
384
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,404 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 457,538 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,785 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,404 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +23.5% 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.