Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUANTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,904
Total Quantity
148.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-46.6%

QUANTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,904 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,114 to the NHS. This is 46.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
168

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,904
Total Quantity148,787
Total NHS Cost£5,114
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average-46.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,904 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-46.6% 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.