Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RAMSEY HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,957
Total Quantity
402.6K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+67%
RAMSEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,957 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,975 to the NHS. This is 67% 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
474
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
511
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
486
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
541
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,957 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,567 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,975 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,957 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +67% 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.