Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,727
Total Quantity
549.8K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+88.6%
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,727 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,206 to the NHS. This is 88.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
598
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
560
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,727 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 549,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,206 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,727 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +88.6% 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.