Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HIRSEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,033
Total Quantity
206.7K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
-15%
HIRSEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,033 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,258 to the NHS. This is 15% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
256
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,033 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 206,663 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,258 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,033 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15% 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.