Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HAZELMERE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,006
Total Quantity
306.4K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
-15.7%
HAZELMERE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,006 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,068 to the NHS. This is 15.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
245
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,006 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 306,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,068 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,006 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.7% 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.