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 Items | 7,742 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 880,957 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,925 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,742 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +117% 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.