Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,697
Total Quantity
588.9K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+87.7%
ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,697 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,709 to the NHS. This is 87.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
568
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
566
Jul 2026
554
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
571
Jul 2026
499
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
566
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,697 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 588,936 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,709 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,697 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +87.7% 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.