Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRING HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,697
Total Quantity
329.6K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+3.6%
SPRING HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,697 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,590 to the NHS. This is 3.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
313
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,697 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 329,637 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,590 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,697 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +3.6% 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.