Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DEPTFORD SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,366
Total Quantity
174.2K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
-61.7%
DEPTFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,366 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,068 to the NHS. This is 61.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,366 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 174,214 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,068 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | -61.7% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,366 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -61.7% 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.