Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGSHORE SURGERIES
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,337
Total Quantity
370.2K
NHS Cost
£13.7K
vs National Avg
+49.6%
LONGSHORE SURGERIES prescribed 5,337 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,683 to the NHS. This is 49.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
522
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
455
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 370,230 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,683 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +49.6% 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.