Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAISTOR HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,555
Total Quantity
240.1K
NHS Cost
£9.0K
vs National Avg
-0.3%
CAISTOR HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,555 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,975 to the NHS. This is 0.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
285
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,555 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 240,065 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,975 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,555 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -0.3% 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.