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 Items5,940
Total Quantity463,816
Total NHS Cost£12,718
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+66.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,940 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+66.5% vs national average
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.