Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOLENT VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,596
Total Quantity
435.9K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+28.8%
SOLENT VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,596 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,397 to the NHS. This is 28.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
383
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
405
Jul 2026
365
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
354
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,596 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 435,881 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,397 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,596 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +28.8% 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.