Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAYES MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,687
Total Quantity
734.1K
NHS Cost
£26.6K
vs National Avg
+171.5%
HAYES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 9,687 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,562 to the NHS. This is 171.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
836
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
784
Jul 2026
806
Jul 2026
810
Jul 2026
815
Jul 2026
843
Jul 2026
787
Jul 2026
849
Jul 2026
792
Jul 2026
810
Jul 2026
804
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,687 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 734,064 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,562 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,687 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +171.5% 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.