Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,630
Total Quantity
381.5K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+57.8%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 5,630 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,662 to the NHS. This is 57.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
469
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 381,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,662 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +57.8% 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.