Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at DEVONSHIRE GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,654
Total Quantity
291.5K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+2.4%
DEVONSHIRE GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,654 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,834 to the NHS. This is 2.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
302
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 291,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,834 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.4% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | +2.4% 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.