Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MANOR DRIVE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,347
Total Quantity
408.4K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+21.9%

MANOR DRIVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,347 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,436 to the NHS. This is 21.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
409
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
342

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,347
Total Quantity408,367
Total NHS Cost£14,436
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+21.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,347 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+21.9% vs national average
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.