Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SANDY HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,015
Total Quantity
414.3K
NHS Cost
£14.3K
vs National Avg
+40.6%
SANDY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,015 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,282 to the NHS. This is 40.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
423
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,015 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 414,286 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,282 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,015 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +40.6% 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.