Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at REDGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,301
Total Quantity
299.0K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
-7.5%
REDGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,301 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,180 to the NHS. This is 7.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
243
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,301 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 298,951 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,180 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,301 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -7.5% 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.