Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,385
Total Quantity
406.3K
NHS Cost
£13.8K
vs National Avg
+51%
BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,385 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,823 to the NHS. This is 51% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
449
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,385 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 406,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,823 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,385 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51% 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.