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 Items5,219
Total Quantity653,652
Total NHS Cost£23,456
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+46.3%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,219 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+46.3% 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.