Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SIDLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,779
Total Quantity
577.7K
NHS Cost
£17.7K
vs National Avg
+34%
SIDLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,779 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,679 to the NHS. This is 34% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
426
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
404
Jul 2026
380
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
393
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,779 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 577,673 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,679 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,779 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +34% 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.