Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GREAT ECCLESTON HLTH CTR
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,330
Total Quantity
284.1K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
+21.4%
GREAT ECCLESTON HLTH CTR prescribed 4,330 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,068 to the NHS. This is 21.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
419
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,330 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 284,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,068 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,330 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +21.4% 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.