Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STENHOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,033
Total Quantity
478.7K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+13.1%
STENHOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,033 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,384 to the NHS. This is 13.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
334
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,033 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 478,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,384 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,033 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +13.1% 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.