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 Items | 3,733 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 216,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,415 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,733 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.6% 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.