Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
11,468
Total Quantity
848.3K
NHS Cost
£33.5K
vs National Avg
+221.5%

STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 11,468 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,464 to the NHS. This is 221.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
994
Jul 2026
886
Jul 2026
968
Jul 2026
960
Jul 2026
926
Jul 2026
1,023
Jul 2026
901
Jul 2026
975
Jul 2026
1,012
Jul 2026
895
Jul 2026
912
Jul 2026
1,016

Prescribing Details

Total Items11,468
Total Quantity848,298
Total NHS Cost£33,464
Presentations15 different forms
vs National Average+221.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice11,468 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+221.5% 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.