Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,229
Total Quantity
172.7K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-37.5%
DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,229 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,281 to the NHS. This is 37.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,229 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 172,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,281 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,229 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.5% 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.