Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAPE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,538
Total Quantity
632.1K
NHS Cost
£20.8K
vs National Avg
+55.2%
CAPE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,538 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,834 to the NHS. This is 55.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
484
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
490
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 632,061 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,834 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +55.2% 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.