Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,518
Total Quantity
515.8K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+110.7%
HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,518 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,441 to the NHS. This is 110.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
622
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
645
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
599
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
613
Jul 2026
662
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
646
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 515,808 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,441 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +110.7% 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.