Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,871
Total Quantity
171.1K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-47.6%
LONGVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,871 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,723 to the NHS. This is 47.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,871 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 171,106 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,723 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,871 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -47.6% 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.