Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SEASIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,150
Total Quantity
524.0K
NHS Cost
£16.9K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
SEASIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,150 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,902 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
351
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,150 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 524,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,902 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,150 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.