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 Items8,715
Total Quantity937,427
Total NHS Cost£23,961
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+144.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice8,715 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+144.3% vs national average
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.