Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
10,724
Total Quantity
663.4K
NHS Cost
£22.2K
vs National Avg
+200.6%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 10,724 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,217 to the NHS. This is 200.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
824
Jun 2026
807
Jun 2026
905
Jun 2026
931
Jun 2026
856
Jun 2026
904
Jun 2026
970
Jun 2026
895
Jun 2026
951
Jun 2026
853
Jun 2026
902
Jun 2026
926
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 10,724 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 663,368 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,217 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +200.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 10,724 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +200.6% 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.