Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PORT VIEW SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,956
Total Quantity
248.0K
NHS Cost
£8.7K
vs National Avg
-45.2%

PORT VIEW SURGERY prescribed 1,956 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,700 to the NHS. This is 45.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
170

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,956
Total Quantity248,045
Total NHS Cost£8,700
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-45.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,956 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-45.2% vs national average
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.