Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DUKE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,899
Total Quantity
369.4K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+9.3%
DUKE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,899 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,400 to the NHS. This is 9.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
339
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,899 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 369,394 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,400 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,899 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.3% 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.