Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,983
Total Quantity
509.8K
NHS Cost
£15.6K
vs National Avg
+95.7%
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,983 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,558 to the NHS. This is 95.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
607
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
602
Jul 2026
591
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
564
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,983 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 509,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,558 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,983 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +95.7% 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.