Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUMMERLEE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
869
Total Quantity
65.7K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-75.6%
SUMMERLEE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 869 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,335 to the NHS. This is 75.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 869 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,335 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -75.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 869 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -75.6% 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.