Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,945
Total Quantity
314.3K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
-17.4%
NELSON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,945 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,930 to the NHS. This is 17.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
258
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,945 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 314,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,930 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,945 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.4% 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.