Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE TOWN CENTRE PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,513
Total Quantity
279.9K
NHS Cost
£7.7K
vs National Avg
-29.6%
THE TOWN CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 2,513 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,738 to the NHS. This is 29.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
195
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,513 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 279,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,738 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,513 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -29.6% 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.