Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,938
Total Quantity
464.6K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+38.4%
GATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,938 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,591 to the NHS. This is 38.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
398
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,938 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 464,621 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,591 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,938 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +38.4% 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.