Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONG BENNINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,028
Total Quantity
234.2K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-15.1%
LONG BENNINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,028 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,294 to the NHS. This is 15.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,028 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 234,211 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,294 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,028 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15.1% 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.