Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE OAKLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,303
Total Quantity
258.1K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
-7.4%
THE OAKLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,303 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,265 to the NHS. This is 7.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
282
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,303 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 258,099 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,265 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,303 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -7.4% 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.