Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RASTRICK HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,067
Total Quantity
204.1K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-42.1%

RASTRICK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,067 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,544 to the NHS. This is 42.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
156

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,067
Total Quantity204,134
Total NHS Cost£5,544
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-42.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,067 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-42.1% vs national average
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.