Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MUCH HADHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,298
Total Quantity
157.4K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-35.6%

MUCH HADHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,298 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,932 to the NHS. This is 35.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
170

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,298
Total Quantity157,399
Total NHS Cost£5,932
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-35.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,298 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-35.6% 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.