Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,443
Total Quantity
268.3K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
-31.5%
PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,443 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,799 to the NHS. This is 31.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
225
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,443 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 268,258 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,799 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,443 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -31.5% 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.