Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTHGATE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,403
Total Quantity
413.9K
NHS Cost
£16.6K
vs National Avg
+51.5%
SOUTHGATE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 5,403 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,594 to the NHS. This is 51.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
449
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
446
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
440
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 413,919 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,594 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +51.5% 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.