Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,613
Total Quantity
462.2K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
+57.3%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,613 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,464 to the NHS. This is 57.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
474
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,613 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 462,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,464 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,613 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +57.3% 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.