Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TARBOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,091
Total Quantity
164.4K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-41.4%
TARBOCK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,091 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,107 to the NHS. This is 41.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,091 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 164,391 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,107 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,091 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -41.4% 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.