Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,152
Total Quantity
233.2K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-39.7%
PRESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,152 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,068 to the NHS. This is 39.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,152 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 233,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,068 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,152 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -39.7% 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.