Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STANLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,073
Total Quantity
155.4K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-41.9%
STANLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,073 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,884 to the NHS. This is 41.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,073 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 155,390 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,884 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,073 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.9% 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.