Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SLC MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,809
Total Quantity
952.8K
NHS Cost
£34.4K
vs National Avg
+231%
SLC MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 11,809 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £34,420 to the NHS. This is 231% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
999
Jul 2026
879
Jul 2026
1,042
Jul 2026
962
Jul 2026
989
Jul 2026
1,037
Jul 2026
957
Jul 2026
1,007
Jul 2026
1,014
Jul 2026
936
Jul 2026
990
Jul 2026
997
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,809 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 952,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £34,420 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +231% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,809 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +231% 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.