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 Items | 11,468 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 848,298 |
| Total NHS Cost | £33,464 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +221.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,468 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +221.5% 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.