Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUMMERFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,926
Total Quantity
480.1K
NHS Cost
£15.1K
vs National Avg
+38.1%
SUMMERFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,926 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,050 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
511
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,926 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 480,126 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,050 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,926 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +38.1% 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.