Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PALFREY HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,112
Total Quantity
378.7K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+15.3%
PALFREY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,112 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,580 to the NHS. This is 15.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
305
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,112 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 378,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,580 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,112 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15.3% 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.