Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTH SHORE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,314
Total Quantity
646.7K
NHS Cost
£24.1K
vs National Avg
+133.1%
NORTH SHORE SURGERY prescribed 8,314 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,143 to the NHS. This is 133.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
731
Jul 2026
673
Jul 2026
706
Jul 2026
670
Jul 2026
705
Jul 2026
709
Jul 2026
662
Jul 2026
705
Jul 2026
746
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
679
Jul 2026
686
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,314 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 646,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,143 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,314 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +133.1% 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.