Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TADCASTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,302
Total Quantity
385.6K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+20.6%
TADCASTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,302 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,722 to the NHS. This is 20.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
320
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
374
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,302 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 385,629 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,722 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,302 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.6% 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.