Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,668
Total Quantity
455.5K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+30.9%
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,668 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,283 to the NHS. This is 30.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
372
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 455,486 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,283 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30.9% 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.