Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SOUTHOVER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,675
Total Quantity
308.6K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+3%
SOUTHOVER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,675 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,276 to the NHS. This is 3% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,675 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 308,564 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,276 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,675 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +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.