Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RATBY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,038
Total Quantity
155.4K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-42.9%
RATBY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,038 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,868 to the NHS. This is 42.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,038 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 155,416 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,868 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,038 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -42.9% 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.