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 Items | 7,127 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 447,933 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,088 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,127 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +99.8% 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.