Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,829
Total Quantity
154.5K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
-48.7%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,829 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,304 to the NHS. This is 48.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
205
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,829 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 154,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,304 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -48.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,829 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -48.7% 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.