Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEATHFIELDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,004
Total Quantity
261.5K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-15.8%
HEATHFIELDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,004 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,938 to the NHS. This is 15.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
222
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 261,483 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,938 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.8% 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.