Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEATHFIELD FAMILY CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,456
Total Quantity
588.2K
NHS Cost
£16.0K
vs National Avg
+24.9%
HEATHFIELD FAMILY CENTRE prescribed 4,456 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,020 to the NHS. This is 24.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
399
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
352
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,456 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 588,169 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,020 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,456 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24.9% 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.