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 Items | 8,060 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 779,889 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,429 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,060 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +125.9% 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.