Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STATION VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
7,914
Total Quantity
551.7K
NHS Cost
£18.0K
vs National Avg
+121.8%
STATION VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,914 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,034 to the NHS. This is 121.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
677
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
741
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
625
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
629
Jul 2026
692
Jul 2026
662
Jul 2026
598
Jul 2026
609
Jul 2026
702
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,914 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 551,695 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,034 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,914 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +121.8% 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.