Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,909
Total Quantity
299.4K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+37.6%
GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE prescribed 4,909 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,435 to the NHS. This is 37.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
389
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,909 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 299,365 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,435 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,909 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.6% 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.