Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GARSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,825
Total Quantity
536.7K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+35.3%
GARSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,825 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,559 to the NHS. This is 35.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
393
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 536,732 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,559 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +35.3% 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.