Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DEVONPORT HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,008
Total Quantity
300.3K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+12.4%
DEVONPORT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,008 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,411 to the NHS. This is 12.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
323
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,008 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 300,252 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,411 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,008 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +12.4% 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.