Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,919
Total Quantity
464.3K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
+65.9%

TRINITY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,919 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,537 to the NHS. This is 65.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
528
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
508
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
503

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,919
Total Quantity464,299
Total NHS Cost£16,537
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+65.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,919 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+65.9% vs national average
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.