Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EVERSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,130
Total Quantity
616.3K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+71.8%

EVERSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,130 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,971 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
507

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,130
Total Quantity616,314
Total NHS Cost£17,971
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+71.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,130 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+71.8% vs national average
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.