Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at TWO RIVERS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,505
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£38.5K
vs National Avg
+138.4%
TWO RIVERS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 8,505 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £38,543 to the NHS. This is 138.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
705
Jul 2026
702
Jul 2026
748
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
667
Jul 2026
724
Jul 2026
689
Jul 2026
686
Jul 2026
734
Jul 2026
651
Jul 2026
754
Jul 2026
726
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,026,882 |
| Total NHS Cost | £38,543 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +138.4% 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.