Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,218
Total Quantity
266.2K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+18.2%
PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,218 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,178 to the NHS. This is 18.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
348
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 266,198 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,178 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +18.2% 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.