Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KIDDERMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,437
Total Quantity
551.2K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+24.4%
KIDDERMINSTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,437 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,603 to the NHS. This is 24.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
366
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 551,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,603 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +24.4% 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.