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 Items | 5,402 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 343,196 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,197 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,402 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51.4% 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.