Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GURU NANAK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,715
Total Quantity
937.4K
NHS Cost
£24.0K
vs National Avg
+144.3%
GURU NANAK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,715 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,961 to the NHS. This is 144.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
763
Jul 2026
670
Jul 2026
790
Jul 2026
688
Jul 2026
757
Jul 2026
731
Jul 2026
727
Jul 2026
676
Jul 2026
777
Jul 2026
690
Jul 2026
808
Jul 2026
638
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 937,427 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,961 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,715 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +144.3% 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.