Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE STANMORE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,666
Total Quantity
573.3K
NHS Cost
£21.7K
vs National Avg
+86.9%
THE STANMORE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 6,666 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,705 to the NHS. This is 86.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
512
Jul 2026
594
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
489
Jul 2026
649
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
534
Jul 2026
592
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
535
Jul 2026
539
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,666 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 573,282 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,705 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,666 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +86.9% 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.