Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LEEK HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,123
Total Quantity
357.1K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
-12.5%
LEEK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,123 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,132 to the NHS. This is 12.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
269
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,123 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 357,147 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,132 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,123 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -12.5% 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.