Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,625
Total Quantity
374.7K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+1.6%
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,625 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,658 to the NHS. This is 1.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
291
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,625 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 374,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,658 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,625 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +1.6% 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.