Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GLADSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,127
Total Quantity
447.9K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+99.8%

GLADSTONE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,127 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,088 to the NHS. This is 99.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
559
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
575
Jun 2026
572
Jun 2026
564
Jun 2026
615
Jun 2026
640
Jun 2026
579
Jun 2026
702
Jun 2026
541
Jun 2026
624
Jun 2026
651

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,127
Total Quantity447,933
Total NHS Cost£14,088
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+99.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,127 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+99.8% vs national average
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.