Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STAVELEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,258
Total Quantity
308.7K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
-8.7%
STAVELEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,258 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,979 to the NHS. This is 8.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
294
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,258 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,669 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,979 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,258 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -8.7% 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.