Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,696
Total Quantity
186.4K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-24.4%
LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,696 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,043 to the NHS. This is 24.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
215
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,696 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 186,396 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,043 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,696 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -24.4% 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.