Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,207
Total Quantity
459.8K
NHS Cost
£16.8K
vs National Avg
+74%
GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,207 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,840 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
568
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
516
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
595
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
561
Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
487
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,207 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 459,812 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,840 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,207 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +74% 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.