Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SAVILE TOWN MEDICAL CTR.
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,275
Total Quantity
145.1K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-36.2%
SAVILE TOWN MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 2,275 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,482 to the NHS. This is 36.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 145,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,482 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -36.2% 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.