Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE, DRIFFIELD
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,177
Total Quantity
525.2K
NHS Cost
£17.8K
vs National Avg
+73.2%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE, DRIFFIELD prescribed 6,177 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,838 to the NHS. This is 73.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
498
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
525
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
503
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
561
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,177 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 525,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,838 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,177 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +73.2% 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.