Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KIRTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,989
Total Quantity
340.3K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+39.9%
KIRTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,989 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,310 to the NHS. This is 39.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
404
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,989 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 340,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,310 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,989 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +39.9% 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.