Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DANETRE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
5,697
Total Quantity
399.6K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+59.7%
DANETRE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,697 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,752 to the NHS. This is 59.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
478
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
495
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
473
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,697 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 399,619 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,752 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,697 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +59.7% 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.