Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NUFFIELD HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,378
Total Quantity
421.4K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
-5.3%

NUFFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,378 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,699 to the NHS. This is 5.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
268

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,378
Total Quantity421,359
Total NHS Cost£12,699
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-5.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,378 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-5.3% 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.