Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SPRINGFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,813
Total Quantity
304.6K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
-21.1%
SPRINGFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,813 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,838 to the NHS. This is 21.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,813 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 304,553 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,838 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,813 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -21.1% 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.