Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RAINBOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,189
Total Quantity
588.1K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+73.5%
RAINBOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,189 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,768 to the NHS. This is 73.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
530
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
524
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
526
Jul 2026
521
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 588,099 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,768 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +73.5% 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.