Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OTTERFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,903
Total Quantity
303.7K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+9.4%
OTTERFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,903 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,543 to the NHS. This is 9.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
301
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,903 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,651 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,543 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,903 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +9.4% 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.