Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,774
Total Quantity
608.2K
NHS Cost
£22.1K
vs National Avg
+61.9%
PUTNOE MEDICAL CENTRE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 5,774 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,097 to the NHS. This is 61.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
514
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 608,239 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,097 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,774 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +61.9% 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.