Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGFORD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,455
Total Quantity
397.5K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+52.9%
LONGFORD PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 5,455 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,744 to the NHS. This is 52.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
432
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
534
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 397,453 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,744 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +52.9% 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.