Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPINNEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
18,975
Total Quantity
2.0M
NHS Cost
£63.6K
vs National Avg
+431.9%
SPINNEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 18,975 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £63,618 to the NHS. This is 431.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,630
Jul 2026
1,456
Jul 2026
1,636
Jul 2026
1,594
Jul 2026
1,590
Jul 2026
1,630
Jul 2026
1,615
Jul 2026
1,658
Jul 2026
1,639
Jul 2026
1,468
Jul 2026
1,472
Jul 2026
1,587
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 18,975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,003,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £63,618 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +431.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 18,975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +431.9% 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.