Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DENTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,145
Total Quantity
321.7K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
-11.8%
DENTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,145 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,172 to the NHS. This is 11.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
287
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,145 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 321,723 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,172 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.8% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,145 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -11.8% 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.