Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HELIX MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,093
Total Quantity
213.6K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
-13.3%
HELIX MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,093 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,816 to the NHS. This is 13.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
227
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,093 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 213,647 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,816 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,093 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.3% 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.