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 Items4,347
Total Quantity316,781
Total NHS Cost£11,889
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+21.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,347 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+21.9% vs national average
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.