Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUNRISE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,505
Total Quantity
463.1K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+26.3%
SUNRISE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,505 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,158 to the NHS. This is 26.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
413
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 463,096 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,158 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +26.3% 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.