Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
25,974
Total Quantity
2.7M
NHS Cost
£90.3K
vs National Avg
+628.1%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 25,974 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £90,250 to the NHS. This is 628.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,990
Jun 2026
2,147
Jun 2026
2,238
Jun 2026
2,171
Jun 2026
2,117
Jun 2026
2,260
Jun 2026
2,260
Jun 2026
2,156
Jun 2026
2,261
Jun 2026
2,055
Jun 2026
2,249
Jun 2026
2,070
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 25,974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,707,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £90,250 |
| Presentations | 16 different forms |
| vs National Average | +628.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 25,974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +628.1% 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.