Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,034
Total Quantity
270.1K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-15%
NORTHGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,034 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,989 to the NHS. This is 15% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
229
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,034 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 270,071 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,989 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,034 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -15% 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.