Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BUTE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,823
Total Quantity
514.9K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+63.2%
BUTE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,823 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,868 to the NHS. This is 63.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
476
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,823 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 514,889 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,868 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,823 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +63.2% 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.