Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TANGMERE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,608
Total Quantity
212.1K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
-26.9%
TANGMERE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,608 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,483 to the NHS. This is 26.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
216
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,137 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,483 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -26.9% 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.