Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SILVERLOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,649
Total Quantity
517.2K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+30.3%
SILVERLOCK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,649 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,176 to the NHS. This is 30.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
361
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,649 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 517,205 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,176 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,649 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +30.3% 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.