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 Items | 5,563 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 423,121 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,306 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,563 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +55.9% 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.