Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SHERBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,968
Total Quantity
260.7K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-16.8%
SHERBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,968 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,199 to the NHS. This is 16.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
246
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,968 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,677 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,199 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,968 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -16.8% 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.