Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRENTIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,732
Total Quantity
236.4K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+32.6%
PRENTIS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,732 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,795 to the NHS. This is 32.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
292
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 236,432 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,795 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +32.6% 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.