Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPA MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,703
Total Quantity
232.3K
NHS Cost
£10.9K
vs National Avg
-24.2%
SPA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,703 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,852 to the NHS. This is 24.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
210
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,703 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 232,343 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,852 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,703 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -24.2% 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.