Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,258
Total Quantity
388.6K
NHS Cost
£12.3K
vs National Avg
-8.7%

PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 3,258 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,280 to the NHS. This is 8.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
260

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,258
Total Quantity388,561
Total NHS Cost£12,280
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average-8.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,258 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-8.7% 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.