Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,874
Total Quantity
493.4K
NHS Cost
£11.9K
vs National Avg
+64.7%
OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,874 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,889 to the NHS. This is 64.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
502
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
517
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 493,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,889 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +64.7% 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.