Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SELSEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
5,657
Total Quantity
672.0K
NHS Cost
£23.5K
vs National Avg
+58.6%

SELSEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,657 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,517 to the NHS. This is 58.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
476
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
480
Jul 2026
463
Jul 2026
490
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
452

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,657
Total Quantity672,024
Total NHS Cost£23,517
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+58.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,657 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+58.6% vs national average
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.