Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST MARTINS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,762
Total Quantity
260.5K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
-22.6%

ST MARTINS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,762 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,186 to the NHS. This is 22.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
211

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,762
Total Quantity260,504
Total NHS Cost£8,186
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average-22.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,762 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-22.6% vs national average
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.