Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RICHFORD GATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,033
Total Quantity
196.6K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+13.1%
RICHFORD GATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,033 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,922 to the NHS. This is 13.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
340
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,033 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 196,613 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,922 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,033 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.1% 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.