Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,641
Total Quantity
415.5K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+30.1%
CAULDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,641 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,066 to the NHS. This is 30.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
369
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,641 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 415,518 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,066 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,641 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30.1% 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.