Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CARTERKNOWLE & DORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,906
Total Quantity
375.0K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+37.5%
CARTERKNOWLE & DORE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,906 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,750 to the NHS. This is 37.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
392
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,906 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 375,013 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,750 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.5% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,906 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +37.5% 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.