Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SANDS END HEALTH CLINIC
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,914
Total Quantity
323.0K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+37.7%
SANDS END HEALTH CLINIC prescribed 4,914 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,491 to the NHS. This is 37.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
414
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,914 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 323,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,491 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,914 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.7% 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.