Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,441
Total Quantity
352.7K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
-31.6%
NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,441 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,923 to the NHS. This is 31.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 352,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,923 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.6% 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.