Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CATHEDRAL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,347
Total Quantity
316.8K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+21.9%
CATHEDRAL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,347 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,889 to the NHS. This is 21.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
372
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 316,781 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,889 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.9% 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.