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 Items | 5,657 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 672,024 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,517 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,657 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +58.6% 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.