Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at EAST SHORE PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,458
Total Quantity
505.6K
NHS Cost
£19.2K
vs National Avg
+25%
EAST SHORE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 4,458 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,186 to the NHS. This is 25% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
370
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 505,601 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,186 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +25% 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.