Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MEDICENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,715
Total Quantity
251.9K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
-51.9%
MEDICENTRE prescribed 1,715 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,127 to the NHS. This is 51.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 251,923 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,127 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,715 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -51.9% 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.