Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,447
Total Quantity
410.9K
NHS Cost
£12.6K
vs National Avg
+136.8%
MURTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,447 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,586 to the NHS. This is 136.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
739
Jul 2026
686
Jul 2026
724
Jul 2026
613
Jul 2026
716
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
775
Jul 2026
598
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
843
Jul 2026
695
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,447 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 410,876 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,586 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,447 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +136.8% 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.