Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,863
Total Quantity
619.6K
NHS Cost
£23.2K
vs National Avg
+36.3%
TALBOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,863 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,173 to the NHS. This is 36.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
412
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,863 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 619,591 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,173 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,863 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +36.3% 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.