Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CHURCH END MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,940
Total Quantity
463.8K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+66.5%
CHURCH END MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,940 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,718 to the NHS. This is 66.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
499
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,940 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 463,816 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,718 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,940 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +66.5% 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.