Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,386
Total Quantity
261.1K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-5.1%
OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,386 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,312 to the NHS. This is 5.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,386 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 261,101 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,312 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,386 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -5.1% 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.