Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,315
Total Quantity
589.2K
NHS Cost
£20.6K
vs National Avg
+77%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,315 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,608 to the NHS. This is 77% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
520
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
550
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
549
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
519
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,315 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 589,223 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,608 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,315 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +77% 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.