Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,884
Total Quantity
523.2K
NHS Cost
£20.2K
vs National Avg
+121%
HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,884 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,181 to the NHS. This is 121% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
711
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
656
Jul 2026
692
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
733
Jul 2026
641
Jul 2026
601
Jul 2026
659
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,884 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 523,187 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,181 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,884 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +121% 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.