Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,402
Total Quantity
343.2K
NHS Cost
£13.2K
vs National Avg
+51.4%

UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,402 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,197 to the NHS. This is 51.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
487
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
422

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,402
Total Quantity343,196
Total NHS Cost£13,197
Presentations16 different forms
vs National Average+51.4%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,402 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+51.4% 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.