Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,539
Total Quantity
271.9K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
-0.8%
PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,539 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,704 to the NHS. This is 0.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
304
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 271,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,704 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -0.8% 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.