Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at GUTTERIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,172
Total Quantity
232.4K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-11.1%
GUTTERIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,172 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,051 to the NHS. This is 11.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
279
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,172 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 232,449 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,051 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,172 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.1% 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.