Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SEVERN FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,580
Total Quantity
545.4K
NHS Cost
£18.1K
vs National Avg
+28.4%
SEVERN FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,580 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,056 to the NHS. This is 28.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
370
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
385
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,580 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 545,416 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,056 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,580 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +28.4% 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.