Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENS WALK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,662
Total Quantity
209.5K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-53.4%
QUEENS WALK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,662 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,712 to the NHS. This is 53.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,662 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 209,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,712 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,662 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -53.4% 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.