Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAMBRIDGE AVENUE & MESSINGHAM MC
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,459
Total Quantity
580.8K
NHS Cost
£25.5K
vs National Avg
+109.1%
CAMBRIDGE AVENUE & MESSINGHAM MC prescribed 7,459 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £25,526 to the NHS. This is 109.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
652
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
583
Jul 2026
595
Jul 2026
704
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,459 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 580,806 |
| Total NHS Cost | £25,526 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,459 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +109.1% 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.