Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTH VIEW PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,181
Total Quantity
395.7K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
-10.8%
SOUTH VIEW PARTNERSHIP prescribed 3,181 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,144 to the NHS. This is 10.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
282
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,181 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 395,746 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,144 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,181 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -10.8% 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.