Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,667
Total Quantity
457.6K
NHS Cost
£18.6K
vs National Avg
+58.9%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,667 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,596 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
461
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
474
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
440
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,667 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 457,647 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,596 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,667 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +58.9% 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.