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 Items4,071
Total Quantity432,794
Total NHS Cost£13,426
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+14.1%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,071 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+14.1% 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.