Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PLOWRIGHT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,388
Total Quantity
408.4K
NHS Cost
£13.6K
vs National Avg
+51%
PLOWRIGHT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,388 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,641 to the NHS. This is 51% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
553
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
455
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,388 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 408,406 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,641 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,388 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51% 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.