Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,944
Total Quantity
360.6K
NHS Cost
£14.2K
vs National Avg
-17.5%
HIGHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,944 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,178 to the NHS. This is 17.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
234
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,944 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 360,647 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,178 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,944 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.5% 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.