Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KELVINGROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,529
Total Quantity
331.9K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
-1.1%
KELVINGROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,529 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,778 to the NHS. This is 1.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
310
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,529 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 331,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,778 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,529 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -1.1% 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.