Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at OXFORD DRIVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,681
Total Quantity
230.0K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-52.9%
OXFORD DRIVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,681 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,084 to the NHS. This is 52.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,681 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 230,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,084 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -52.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,681 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -52.9% 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.