Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DENTON VILLAGE SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,219
Total Quantity
164.1K
NHS Cost
£7.8K
vs National Avg
-9.8%

DENTON VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 3,219 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,777 to the NHS. This is 9.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
171

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,219
Total Quantity164,125
Total NHS Cost£7,777
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-9.8%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,219 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference-9.8% 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.