Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GATEACRE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,280
Total Quantity
118.7K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
-64.1%
GATEACRE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,280 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,759 to the NHS. This is 64.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,716 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,759 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -64.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -64.1% 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.