Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SCAWSBY HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,473
Total Quantity
214.5K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
-2.6%
SCAWSBY HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 3,473 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,154 to the NHS. This is 2.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
290
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,473 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 214,458 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,154 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,473 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -2.6% 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.