Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,580
Total Quantity
307.2K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
+0.4%
LONGSHOOT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,580 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,753 to the NHS. This is 0.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
303
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,580 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 307,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,753 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,580 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +0.4% 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.