Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SEVERNSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
6,217
Total Quantity
400.6K
NHS Cost
£18.1K
vs National Avg
+74.3%
SEVERNSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,217 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,132 to the NHS. This is 74.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
506
Jul 2026
482
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
518
Jul 2026
477
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
488
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 400,593 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,132 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +74.3% 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.