Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,624
Total Quantity
352.3K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+57.7%

PRIORY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,624 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,818 to the NHS. This is 57.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
484

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,624
Total Quantity352,345
Total NHS Cost£19,818
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+57.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,624 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+57.7% vs national average
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.