Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KARIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,733
Total Quantity
570.0K
NHS Cost
£19.7K
vs National Avg
+32.7%
KARIS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,733 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,729 to the NHS. This is 32.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
398
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,733 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 570,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,729 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,733 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.7% 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.