Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE BLENHEIM MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,528
Total Quantity
850.0K
NHS Cost
£25.0K
vs National Avg
+139.1%
THE BLENHEIM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,528 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,965 to the NHS. This is 139.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
709
Jul 2026
655
Jul 2026
744
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
704
Jul 2026
758
Jul 2026
675
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
778
Jul 2026
663
Jul 2026
693
Jul 2026
739
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,528 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 849,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,965 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,528 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +139.1% 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.