Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,940
Total Quantity
298.9K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+10.4%
TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,940 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,377 to the NHS. This is 10.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
360
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,940 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 298,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,377 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,940 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +10.4% 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.