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 Items | 1,904 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 148,787 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,114 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,904 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -46.6% 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.