Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
7,892
Total Quantity
818.7K
NHS Cost
£30.7K
vs National Avg
+121.2%

THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 7,892 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £30,707 to the NHS. This is 121.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
620
Jul 2026
695
Jul 2026
692
Jul 2026
639
Jul 2026
682
Jul 2026
627
Jul 2026
683
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
720
Jul 2026
625

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,892
Total Quantity818,700
Total NHS Cost£30,707
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+121.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,892 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+121.2% vs national average
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.