Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PADGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,120
Total Quantity
204.8K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-40.6%
PADGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,120 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,621 to the NHS. This is 40.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,120 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 204,764 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,621 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,120 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -40.6% 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.