Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,184
Total Quantity
316.7K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+45.3%
TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,184 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,723 to the NHS. This is 45.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
466
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
454
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,184 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 316,691 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,723 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,184 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +45.3% 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.