Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,925
Total Quantity
780.1K
NHS Cost
£33.5K
vs National Avg
+178.2%
DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 9,925 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,451 to the NHS. This is 178.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
836
Jul 2026
787
Jul 2026
885
Jul 2026
812
Jul 2026
790
Jul 2026
798
Jul 2026
842
Jul 2026
847
Jul 2026
858
Jul 2026
821
Jul 2026
810
Jul 2026
839
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,925 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 780,055 |
| Total NHS Cost | £33,451 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,925 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +178.2% 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.