Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,451
Total Quantity
551.5K
NHS Cost
£21.5K
vs National Avg
+52.8%
CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 5,451 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,539 to the NHS. This is 52.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
468
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
442
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 551,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,539 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.8% 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.