Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUTTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,147
Total Quantity
264.0K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+16.2%
SUTTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,147 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,475 to the NHS. This is 16.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
331
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,147 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 263,965 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,475 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,147 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.2% 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.