Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,712
Total Quantity
324.7K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+4.1%
POTTERELLS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,712 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,644 to the NHS. This is 4.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
324
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 324,674 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,644 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.1% 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.