Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BIRKBY HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,442
Total Quantity
252.5K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
-3.5%
BIRKBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,442 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,198 to the NHS. This is 3.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
265
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 252,549 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,198 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.5% 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.