Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STUDHOLME MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,219
Total Quantity
653.7K
NHS Cost
£23.5K
vs National Avg
+46.3%
STUDHOLME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,219 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,456 to the NHS. This is 46.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
416
Jul 2026
422
Jul 2026
447
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
438
Jul 2026
444
Jul 2026
420
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,219 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 653,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,456 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,219 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +46.3% 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.