Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at HOLLYHURST MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,743
Total Quantity
216.3K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
-23.1%
HOLLYHURST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,743 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,280 to the NHS. This is 23.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
229
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 216,327 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,280 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,743 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -23.1% 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.