Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAEN MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,627
Total Quantity
303.9K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
-26.4%

CAEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,627 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,059 to the NHS. This is 26.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
217

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,627
Total Quantity303,865
Total NHS Cost£11,059
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-26.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,627 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-26.4% vs national average
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.