Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,760
Total Quantity
246.6K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-22.6%
OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,760 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,463 to the NHS. This is 22.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
242
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 246,608 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,463 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.6% 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.