Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,598
Total Quantity
498.6K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
+0.9%
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,598 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,427 to the NHS. This is 0.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
291
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,598 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 498,626 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,427 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,598 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +0.9% 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.