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 Items5,369
Total Quantity286,359
Total NHS Cost£9,862
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+50.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,369 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+50.5% 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.