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 Items3,075
Total Quantity251,214
Total NHS Cost£7,175
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-13.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,075 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-13.8% vs national average
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.