Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,344
Total Quantity
312.5K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
-6.3%
BLACKBURN RD.MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 3,344 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,405 to the NHS. This is 6.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
303
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,344 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 312,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,405 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,344 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -6.3% 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.