Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MEXBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,279
Total Quantity
210.0K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
-8.1%
MEXBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,279 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,728 to the NHS. This is 8.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,279 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 209,994 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,728 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,279 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.1% 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.