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 Items5,697
Total Quantity399,619
Total NHS Cost£14,752
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+59.7%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,697 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+59.7% 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.