Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR.

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
14,042
Total Quantity
797.1K
NHS Cost
£23.9K
vs National Avg
+293.6%

THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR. prescribed 14,042 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,944 to the NHS. This is 293.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
1,214
Jun 2026
1,081
Jun 2026
1,216
Jun 2026
1,144
Jun 2026
1,141
Jun 2026
1,208
Jun 2026
1,062
Jun 2026
1,198
Jun 2026
1,277
Jun 2026
1,112
Jun 2026
1,174
Jun 2026
1,215

Prescribing Details

Total Items14,042
Total Quantity797,129
Total NHS Cost£23,944
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+293.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice14,042 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+293.6% 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.