Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,098
Total Quantity
626.8K
NHS Cost
£29.1K
vs National Avg
+127%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP prescribed 8,098 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,099 to the NHS. This is 127% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
693
Jul 2026
618
Jul 2026
677
Jul 2026
636
Jul 2026
666
Jul 2026
728
Jul 2026
656
Jul 2026
707
Jul 2026
721
Jul 2026
650
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
695
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,098 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 626,780 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,099 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,098 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +127% 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.