Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EMPINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,241
Total Quantity
241.7K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
-9.1%
EMPINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,241 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,069 to the NHS. This is 9.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
272
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,241 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 241,685 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,069 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,241 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -9.1% 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.