Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASSIDY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,641
Total Quantity
153.2K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-26%
CASSIDY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,641 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,775 to the NHS. This is 26% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,641 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,775 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,641 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26% 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.