Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ECCLESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,631
Total Quantity
156.1K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
-54.3%
ECCLESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,631 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,736 to the NHS. This is 54.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,631 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 156,115 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,736 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,631 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -54.3% 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.