Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HATFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,821
Total Quantity
478.0K
NHS Cost
£18.9K
vs National Avg
+63.2%
HATFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,821 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,922 to the NHS. This is 63.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
488
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
481
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 478,033 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,922 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +63.2% 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.