Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EDGWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,615
Total Quantity
385.9K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+29.4%
EDGWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,615 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,159 to the NHS. This is 29.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
375
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 385,885 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,159 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +29.4% 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.