Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GRAVESEND MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,973
Total Quantity
650.1K
NHS Cost
£22.0K
vs National Avg
+123.5%
GRAVESEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,973 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,984 to the NHS. This is 123.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
733
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
686
Jul 2026
737
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
694
Jul 2026
608
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
711
Jul 2026
637
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
688
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,973 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 650,146 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,984 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,973 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +123.5% 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.