Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,723
Total Quantity
302.6K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+4.4%
ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,723 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,212 to the NHS. This is 4.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
302
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,723 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 302,628 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,212 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,723 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +4.4% 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.