Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STONECROFT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,370
Total Quantity
171.1K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-33.6%
STONECROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,370 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,514 to the NHS. This is 33.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 171,117 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,514 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -33.6% 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.