Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORMANBY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
16,694
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£38.5K
vs National Avg
+368%
NORMANBY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 16,694 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £38,482 to the NHS. This is 368% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,395
Jul 2026
1,278
Jul 2026
1,445
Jul 2026
1,373
Jul 2026
1,387
Jul 2026
1,475
Jul 2026
1,387
Jul 2026
1,451
Jul 2026
1,440
Jul 2026
1,291
Jul 2026
1,211
Jul 2026
1,561
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16,694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,138,181 |
| Total NHS Cost | £38,482 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +368% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16,694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +368% 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.