Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,765
Total Quantity
212.9K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
-22.5%
TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,765 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,780 to the NHS. This is 22.5% 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
218
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,765 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 212,913 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,780 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,765 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -22.5% 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.