Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,071
Total Quantity
432.8K
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+14.1%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,071 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,426 to the NHS. This is 14.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,071 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 432,794 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,426 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,071 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.1% 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.