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 Items6,666
Total Quantity562,283
Total NHS Cost£18,293
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+86.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,666 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+86.9% 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.