Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SIMPSON HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
9,228
Total Quantity
762.7K
NHS Cost
£21.8K
vs National Avg
+158.7%
SIMPSON HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 9,228 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,778 to the NHS. This is 158.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
755
Jul 2026
706
Jul 2026
819
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
750
Jul 2026
807
Jul 2026
770
Jul 2026
837
Jul 2026
780
Jul 2026
686
Jul 2026
787
Jul 2026
780
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 762,687 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,778 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +158.7% 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.