Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTHBOURNE SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,200
Total Quantity
299.1K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
-38.3%
SOUTHBOURNE SURGERY prescribed 2,200 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,142 to the NHS. This is 38.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 299,086 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,142 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -38.3% 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.