Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,742
Total Quantity
881.0K
NHS Cost
£23.9K
vs National Avg
+117%

HIGHFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,742 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,925 to the NHS. This is 117% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
705
Jun 2026
609
Jun 2026
700
Jun 2026
652
Jun 2026
639
Jun 2026
668
Jun 2026
626
Jun 2026
644
Jun 2026
658
Jun 2026
567
Jun 2026
626
Jun 2026
648

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,742
Total Quantity880,957
Total NHS Cost£23,925
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+117%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,742 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+117% vs national average
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.