Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,128
Total Quantity
448.8K
NHS Cost
£15.5K
vs National Avg
+71.8%
QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,128 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,458 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
514
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
542
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
513
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,128 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 448,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,458 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,128 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.