Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at KNOWSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,491
Total Quantity
293.6K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
-2.1%
KNOWSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,491 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,549 to the NHS. This is 2.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
303
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 293,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,549 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.1% 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.