Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,927
Total Quantity
294.6K
NHS Cost
£10.0K
vs National Avg
+38.1%
SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 4,927 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,979 to the NHS. This is 38.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
431
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
406
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,927 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 294,564 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,979 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,927 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +38.1% 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.