Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,412
Total Quantity
343.7K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+23.7%
CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,412 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,691 to the NHS. This is 23.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
362
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,412 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 343,663 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,691 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,412 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +23.7% 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.