Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DENHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,231
Total Quantity
490.1K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+18.6%
DENHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,231 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,995 to the NHS. This is 18.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
371
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,231 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 490,135 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,995 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,231 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.6% 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.