Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PLUMBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,670
Total Quantity
202.6K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-53.2%

PLUMBRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,670 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,853 to the NHS. This is 53.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
153

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,670
Total Quantity202,614
Total NHS Cost£4,853
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-53.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,670 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-53.2% vs national average
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.