Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DEAN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,476
Total Quantity
119.8K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
-30.6%
DEAN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,476 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,999 to the NHS. This is 30.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
210
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,765 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,999 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.6% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -30.6% 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.