Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,302
Total Quantity
432.9K
NHS Cost
£22.7K
vs National Avg
+20.6%
CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,302 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,739 to the NHS. This is 20.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
355
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,302 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 432,936 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,739 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,302 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.6% 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.