Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,532
Total Quantity
341.4K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
-1%
HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,532 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,334 to the NHS. This is 1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
311
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,532 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 341,390 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,334 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,532 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -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.