Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEADSTONE LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,893
Total Quantity
365.6K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+9.1%
HEADSTONE LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,893 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,227 to the NHS. This is 9.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
298
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,893 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 365,589 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,227 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,893 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.1% 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.