Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at QUAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,863
Total Quantity
636.4K
NHS Cost
£22.1K
vs National Avg
+92.4%
QUAYSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,863 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,148 to the NHS. This is 92.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
615
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
579
Jul 2026
631
Jul 2026
557
Jul 2026
601
Jul 2026
575
Jul 2026
563
Jul 2026
601
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
532
Jul 2026
504
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,863 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 636,393 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,148 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,863 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +92.4% 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.