Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DEANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,661
Total Quantity
320.4K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+2.6%
DEANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,661 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,861 to the NHS. This is 2.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
309
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,661 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 320,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,861 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,661 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.6% 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.