Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE SPINNEY MEDICAL CTR.

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,405
Total Quantity
320.7K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
-4.6%

THE SPINNEY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 3,405 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,249 to the NHS. This is 4.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
309

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,405
Total Quantity320,671
Total NHS Cost£13,249
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-4.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,405 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-4.6% 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.