Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PROSPECT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,605
Total Quantity
714.1K
NHS Cost
£21.3K
vs National Avg
+141.2%
PROSPECT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,605 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,347 to the NHS. This is 141.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
715
Jul 2026
696
Jul 2026
695
Jul 2026
724
Jul 2026
668
Jul 2026
783
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
704
Jul 2026
775
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
750
Jul 2026
715
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 714,071 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,347 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +141.2% 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.