Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE ACTON HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,054
Total Quantity
159.8K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
-42.4%

THE ACTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,054 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,581 to the NHS. This is 42.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
176

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,054
Total Quantity159,801
Total NHS Cost£4,581
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-42.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,054 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-42.4% 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.