Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,137
Total Quantity
657.8K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+100.1%
CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 7,137 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,505 to the NHS. This is 100.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
599
Jun 2026
575
Jun 2026
628
Jun 2026
610
Jun 2026
557
Jun 2026
640
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
614
Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
573
Jun 2026
607
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,137 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 657,805 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,505 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,137 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +100.1% 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.