Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,820
Total Quantity
347.5K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+7.1%
QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,820 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,724 to the NHS. This is 7.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
327
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 347,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,724 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +7.1% 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.