Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TAMAR MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,545
Total Quantity
184.9K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-56.7%
TAMAR MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,545 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,781 to the NHS. This is 56.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,545 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 184,874 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,781 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,545 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -56.7% 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.