Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DEEPCAR MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,131
Total Quantity
238.4K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-12.2%
DEEPCAR MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,131 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,020 to the NHS. This is 12.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
276
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,131 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 238,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,020 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,131 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.2% 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.