Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at IVEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,451
Total Quantity
443.8K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+52.8%
IVEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,451 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,617 to the NHS. This is 52.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
486
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
475
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
452
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 443,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,617 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.8% 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.