Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
8,060
Total Quantity
779.9K
NHS Cost
£20.4K
vs National Avg
+125.9%

CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,060 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,429 to the NHS. This is 125.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
625
Jul 2026
795
Jul 2026
635
Jul 2026
709
Jul 2026
604
Jul 2026
731
Jul 2026
760
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
673
Jul 2026
705
Jul 2026
651

Prescribing Details

Total Items8,060
Total Quantity779,889
Total NHS Cost£20,429
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+125.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,060 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+125.9% 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.