Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,312
Total Quantity
430.2K
NHS Cost
£12.8K
vs National Avg
+20.9%
THE PORTMILL SURGERY prescribed 4,312 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,796 to the NHS. This is 20.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
345
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,312 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 430,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,796 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.9% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,312 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +20.9% 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.