Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,075
Total Quantity
251.2K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
-13.8%
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 3,075 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,175 to the NHS. This is 13.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 251,214 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,175 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -13.8% 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.