Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,401
Total Quantity
701.9K
NHS Cost
£26.7K
vs National Avg
+107.5%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 7,401 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £26,661 to the NHS. This is 107.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
583
Jul 2026
574
Jul 2026
600
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
647
Jul 2026
643
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 701,856 |
| Total NHS Cost | £26,661 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +107.5% 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.