Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at STOURSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,799
Total Quantity
234.9K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-49.6%
STOURSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,799 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,742 to the NHS. This is 49.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,799 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 234,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,742 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -49.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,799 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -49.6% 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.