Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HANLEY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,733
Total Quantity
216.6K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+4.6%

HANLEY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 3,733 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,415 to the NHS. This is 4.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
320

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,733
Total Quantity216,627
Total NHS Cost£6,415
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+4.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,733 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+4.6% 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.