Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MIRFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,142
Total Quantity
626.4K
NHS Cost
£23.9K
vs National Avg
+128.2%
MIRFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 8,142 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,936 to the NHS. This is 128.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
701
Jul 2026
630
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
740
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
696
Jul 2026
671
Jul 2026
699
Jul 2026
700
Jul 2026
714
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,142 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 626,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,936 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,142 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +128.2% 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.