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 Items | 2,627 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,865 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,059 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,627 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26.4% 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.