Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at CASTLE DONINGTON SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,639
Total Quantity
380.6K
NHS Cost
£12.2K
vs National Avg
+2%

CASTLE DONINGTON SURGERY prescribed 3,639 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,199 to the NHS. This is 2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
312

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,639
Total Quantity380,553
Total NHS Cost£12,199
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+2%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,639 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+2% 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.