Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,910
Total Quantity
578.5K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
+93.7%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 6,910 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,087 to the NHS. This is 93.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
608
Jun 2026
535
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
580
Jun 2026
584
Jun 2026
582
Jun 2026
592
Jun 2026
612
Jun 2026
564
Jun 2026
522
Jun 2026
597
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,910 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 578,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,087 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,910 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +93.7% 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.