Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EDLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,208
Total Quantity
266.1K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
-10.1%
EDLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 3,208 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,348 to the NHS. This is 10.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
289
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 266,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,348 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.1% 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.