Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RUSHALL MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
6,393
Total Quantity
712.2K
NHS Cost
£30.0K
vs National Avg
+79.2%

RUSHALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,393 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,006 to the NHS. This is 79.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
516

Prescribing Details

Total Items6,393
Total Quantity712,168
Total NHS Cost£30,006
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+79.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,393 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+79.2% 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.