Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SCARSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,081
Total Quantity
120.5K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
-69.7%
SCARSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,081 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,023 to the NHS. This is 69.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,081 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,549 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,023 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,081 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -69.7% 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.