Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,113
Total Quantity
388.1K
NHS Cost
£15.3K
vs National Avg
+15.3%
QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,113 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,294 to the NHS. This is 15.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
345
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,113 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 388,111 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,294 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,113 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +15.3% 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.