Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE GOLBORNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,369
Total Quantity
286.4K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+50.5%
THE GOLBORNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,369 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,862 to the NHS. This is 50.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
459
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
437
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
452
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,369 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 286,359 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,862 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,369 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +50.5% 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.