Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,666
Total Quantity
562.3K
NHS Cost
£18.3K
vs National Avg
+86.9%
CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,666 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,293 to the NHS. This is 86.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
586
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
622
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
558
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
578
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,666 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 562,283 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,293 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,666 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +86.9% 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.