Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ODIHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,948
Total Quantity
303.8K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
-17.4%
ODIHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,948 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,779 to the NHS. This is 17.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,948 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,750 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,779 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,948 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -17.4% 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.