Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,098
Total Quantity
236.4K
NHS Cost
£11.1K
vs National Avg
+14.9%
SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,098 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,082 to the NHS. This is 14.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
302
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,098 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 236,386 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,082 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,098 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +14.9% 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.