Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MODBURY HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,961
Total Quantity
119.1K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-45%

MODBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,961 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,068 to the NHS. This is 45% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
160

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,961
Total Quantity119,143
Total NHS Cost£5,068
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-45%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,961 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-45% vs national average
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.