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 Items2,743
Total Quantity216,327
Total NHS Cost£7,280
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-23.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,743 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-23.1% 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.