Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,250
Total Quantity
433.6K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+47.2%
IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,250 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,707 to the NHS. This is 47.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
448
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 433,558 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,707 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +47.2% 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.