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 Items | 14,042 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 797,129 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,944 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +293.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 14,042 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +293.6% 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.