Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,154
Total Quantity
388.3K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+16.4%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 4,154 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,126 to the NHS. This is 16.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
323
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,154 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 388,338 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,126 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,154 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.4% 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.