Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STRATTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,436
Total Quantity
362.4K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
-3.7%
STRATTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,436 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,167 to the NHS. This is 3.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
277
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 362,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,167 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.7% 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.