Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at WHITE CLIFFS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,361
Total Quantity
417.4K
NHS Cost
£18.4K
vs National Avg
+22.2%

WHITE CLIFFS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,361 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,354 to the NHS. This is 22.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
377

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,361
Total Quantity417,435
Total NHS Cost£18,354
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+22.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,361 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+22.2% 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.