Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at ASHDOWN MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,671
Total Quantity
363.4K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
-25.1%
ASHDOWN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,671 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,169 to the NHS. This is 25.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,671 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 363,444 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,169 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,671 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -25.1% 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.