Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at FOUR ACRE HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,500
Total Quantity
377.6K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
+26.1%
FOUR ACRE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,500 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,992 to the NHS. This is 26.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
384
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 377,557 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,992 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.1% 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.