Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIORY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,514
Total Quantity
440.9K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+54.6%
PRIORY VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,514 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,122 to the NHS. This is 54.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
463
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,514 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 440,886 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,122 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,514 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +54.6% 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.