Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE CENTRE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,861
Total Quantity
223.2K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
-19.8%

THE CENTRE SURGERY prescribed 2,861 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,173 to the NHS. This is 19.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
232

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,861
Total Quantity223,230
Total NHS Cost£7,173
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-19.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,861 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-19.8% 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.