Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DAVID MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,363
Total Quantity
459.1K
NHS Cost
£12.9K
vs National Avg
+50.3%
DAVID MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,363 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,877 to the NHS. This is 50.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
465
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,363 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 459,144 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,877 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,363 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +50.3% 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.