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 Items16,694
Total Quantity1,138,181
Total NHS Cost£38,482
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+368%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice16,694 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+368% 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.