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 Items | 2,762 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,504 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,186 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,762 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.6% 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.