Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,815
Total Quantity
422.2K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+63%
NUFFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,815 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,858 to the NHS. This is 63% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
517
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,815 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 422,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,858 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,815 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +63% 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.