Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOLBEACH MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,563
Total Quantity
423.1K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+55.9%

HOLBEACH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,563 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,306 to the NHS. This is 55.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
477

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,563
Total Quantity423,121
Total NHS Cost£16,306
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+55.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,563 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+55.9% 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.