Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at RYE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,792
Total Quantity
244.6K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+34.3%
RYE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,792 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,866 to the NHS. This is 34.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,792 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,584 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,866 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,792 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +34.3% 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.