Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THEALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,808
Total Quantity
399.0K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+34.8%
THEALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,808 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,207 to the NHS. This is 34.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
421
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,808 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 399,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,207 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,808 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +34.8% 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.