Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DENMARK STREET SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
8,712
Total Quantity
670.3K
NHS Cost
£20.8K
vs National Avg
+144.2%
DENMARK STREET SURGERY prescribed 8,712 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,792 to the NHS. This is 144.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
714
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
678
Jul 2026
732
Jul 2026
689
Jul 2026
752
Jul 2026
752
Jul 2026
751
Jul 2026
772
Jul 2026
688
Jul 2026
760
Jul 2026
776
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 670,261 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,792 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.2% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +144.2% 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.