Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,404
Total Quantity
156.8K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
-60.6%
OLD HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,404 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,595 to the NHS. This is 60.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,404 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 156,814 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,595 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -60.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,404 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -60.6% 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.