Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTHCOTE CLINIC

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,906
Total Quantity
177.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-46.6%

SOUTHCOTE CLINIC prescribed 1,906 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,115 to the NHS. This is 46.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
150

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,906
Total Quantity177,793
Total NHS Cost£5,115
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-46.6%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,906 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-46.6% 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.