Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,430
Total Quantity
568.4K
NHS Cost
£24.4K
vs National Avg
+108.3%
PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,430 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,444 to the NHS. This is 108.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
616
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
654
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
596
Jul 2026
623
Jul 2026
587
Jul 2026
652
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
606
Jul 2026
619
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,430 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 568,425 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,444 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,430 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +108.3% 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.