Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENSVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,212
Total Quantity
359.9K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
+46.1%
QUEENSVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,212 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,943 to the NHS. This is 46.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
435
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,212 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 359,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,943 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,212 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.1% 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.