Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ISLAND CITY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
11,878
Total Quantity
1.4M
NHS Cost
£48.8K
vs National Avg
+233%
ISLAND CITY PRACTICE prescribed 11,878 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £48,780 to the NHS. This is 233% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,007
Jul 2026
939
Jul 2026
1,020
Jul 2026
977
Jul 2026
974
Jul 2026
1,050
Jul 2026
934
Jul 2026
1,018
Jul 2026
1,080
Jul 2026
935
Jul 2026
940
Jul 2026
1,004
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,375,522 |
| Total NHS Cost | £48,780 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +233% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +233% 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.