Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOLE BAY H/C

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,952
Total Quantity
207.2K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-17.2%

SOLE BAY H/C prescribed 2,952 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,497 to the NHS. This is 17.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
245

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,952
Total Quantity207,220
Total NHS Cost£6,497
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average-17.2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,952 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-17.2% vs national average
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.