Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRING VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,654
Total Quantity
204.6K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
-25.6%
SPRING VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,654 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,414 to the NHS. This is 25.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 204,597 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,414 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25.6% 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.