Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,108
Total Quantity
961.2K
NHS Cost
£40.1K
vs National Avg
+211.4%
SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 11,108 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £40,119 to the NHS. This is 211.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
927
Jul 2026
824
Jul 2026
949
Jul 2026
910
Jul 2026
960
Jul 2026
981
Jul 2026
909
Jul 2026
870
Jul 2026
1,013
Jul 2026
913
Jul 2026
946
Jul 2026
906
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,108 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 961,231 |
| Total NHS Cost | £40,119 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +211.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,108 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +211.4% 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.