Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CAVENDISH HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,395
Total Quantity
139.3K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-60.9%

CAVENDISH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,395 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,568 to the NHS. This is 60.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,395
Total Quantity139,292
Total NHS Cost£4,568
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-60.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,395 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-60.9% 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.