Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,863
Total Quantity
441.5K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+64.4%
LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,863 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,766 to the NHS. This is 64.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
474
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,863 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 441,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,766 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,863 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +64.4% 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.