Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,428
Total Quantity
436.2K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
-3.9%
QUAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,428 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,005 to the NHS. This is 3.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
326
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 436,239 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,005 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -3.9% 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.