Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KING EDWARDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,173
Total Quantity
196.0K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
-67.1%
KING EDWARDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,173 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,701 to the NHS. This is 67.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,173 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 196,024 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,701 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -67.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,173 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -67.1% 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.