Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,805
Total Quantity
193.1K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
-21.4%
TORRINGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,805 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,823 to the NHS. This is 21.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
247
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,805 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 193,067 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,823 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,805 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -21.4% 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.