Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CEDARS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,928
Total Quantity
197.2K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-46%
CEDARS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,928 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,240 to the NHS. This is 46% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,928 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 197,199 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,240 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,928 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46% 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.