Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STOCKINGFORD MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,895
Total Quantity
159.2K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
-46.9%

STOCKINGFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,895 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,844 to the NHS. This is 46.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
164

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,895
Total Quantity159,238
Total NHS Cost£3,844
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-46.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,895 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-46.9% 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.