Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MALVERN HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,752
Total Quantity
478.1K
NHS Cost
£17.4K
vs National Avg
+61.2%
MALVERN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,752 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,421 to the NHS. This is 61.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
508
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,752 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 478,087 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,421 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,752 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.2% 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.