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 Items3,301
Total Quantity298,951
Total NHS Cost£9,180
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-7.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,301 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-7.5% 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.