Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RAINWORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,193
Total Quantity
253.4K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
-10.5%
RAINWORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,193 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,657 to the NHS. This is 10.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
264
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,193 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 253,425 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,657 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,193 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.5% 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.