Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPA MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,913
Total Quantity
537.6K
NHS Cost
£21.2K
vs National Avg
+65.8%
SPA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,913 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,209 to the NHS. This is 65.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
481
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
471
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
500
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,913 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 537,636 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,209 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,913 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +65.8% 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.