Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DENABY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,036
Total Quantity
224.9K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
-42.9%

DENABY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,036 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,647 to the NHS. This is 42.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
175

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,036
Total Quantity224,925
Total NHS Cost£6,647
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average-42.9%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,036 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-42.9% 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.