Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at JACKSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,181
Total Quantity
168.2K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-38.9%
JACKSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,181 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,471 to the NHS. This is 38.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,181 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 168,153 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,471 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,181 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.9% 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.