Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,490
Total Quantity
216.9K
NHS Cost
£7.0K
vs National Avg
-30.2%
CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,490 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,044 to the NHS. This is 30.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
205
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 216,947 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,044 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.2% 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.