Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LITCHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,478
Total Quantity
104.7K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
-2.5%
LITCHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,478 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,593 to the NHS. This is 2.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
290
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,478 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,669 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,593 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,478 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.5% 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.