Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,977
Total Quantity
663.8K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+67.5%
GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR prescribed 5,977 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,675 to the NHS. This is 67.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
555
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
472
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,977 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 663,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,675 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,977 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +67.5% 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.