Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,986
Total Quantity
614.0K
NHS Cost
£20.5K
vs National Avg
+95.8%
TUNSTALL PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 6,986 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,463 to the NHS. This is 95.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
643
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
611
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
536
Jul 2026
617
Jul 2026
548
Jul 2026
589
Jul 2026
581
Jul 2026
547
Jul 2026
592
Jul 2026
571
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,986 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 613,965 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,463 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,986 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +95.8% 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.