Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MERSHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,234
Total Quantity
217.4K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
-37.4%
MERSHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,234 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,394 to the NHS. This is 37.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,234 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 217,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,394 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,234 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -37.4% 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.