Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PHOENIX MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,456
Total Quantity
164.9K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-59.2%
PHOENIX MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,456 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,167 to the NHS. This is 59.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,456 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 164,906 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,167 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,456 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -59.2% 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.